How long is the commute from Minnetonka, MN?
Workers who live in Minnetonka, MN take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
27.4% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 27.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Minnetonka get to work
| Means of transportation | Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.1% (±2.2 points) | 60.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±1.0 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 3.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.4% (±2.2 points) | 25.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Minnetonka, the average commute is lower than in Hennepin County (21.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Minnetonka, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Hennepin County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hennepin County, Minnetonka ranks 37 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2009 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Minnetonka
| Vehicles available | Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±0.9 points) | 9.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±2.3 points) | 37.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±2.7 points) | 38.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±1.4 points) | 14.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Minnetonka, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hennepin County (9.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Minnetonka
| Minnetonka | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.4% (±2.2 points) | 25.2% (±0.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Minnetonka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hennepin County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Minnetonka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka | — | 19.3 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Hopkins | 2.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 3.4 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Deephaven | 3.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Wayzata | 4.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Louis Park | 4.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Medicine Lake | 4.8 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 4.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Edina | 5.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Deephaven, MN (26.0 minutes), Greenwood, MN (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hennepin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Spring Park | 20.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 32 | Edina | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 33 | St. Louis Park | 20.2 minutes (±0.8) |
| 34 | Robbinsdale | 20.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 35 | Golden Valley | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 36 | New Hope | 19.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 37 | Minnetonka | 19.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 38 | St. Anthony (Hennepin County) | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 39 | Hopkins | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 40 | Wayzata | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 41 | Woodland | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 42 | Medicine Lake | 17.3 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 12 of 42 places in Hennepin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Minnetonka
How long is the average commute in Minnetonka?
Workers who live in Minnetonka, MN take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Minnetonka without a car?
4.1% of households in Minnetonka have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Minnetonka?
27.4% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Minnetonka worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minnetonka city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minnetonka city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minnetonka city, Minnesota
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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