How long is the commute from Moorhead, MN?
Workers who live in Moorhead, MN take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Moorhead get to work
| Means of transportation | Moorhead | Clay County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±2.2 points) | 74.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±1.4 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Moorhead, the average commute is lower than in Clay County (19.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Moorhead, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clay County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Moorhead ranks 37 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2167 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Moorhead
| Vehicles available | Moorhead | Clay County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% (±2.7 points) | 28.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±2.9 points) | 39.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±2.1 points) | 23.2% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Moorhead, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clay County (9.1%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Moorhead
| Moorhead | Clay County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±1.8 points) | 89.8% (±1.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Moorhead, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clay County (89.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Moorhead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead | — | 17.8 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Dilworth | 2.5 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Moorhead Township | 3.0 mi | 14.8 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Fargo | 4.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Oakport Township | 5.4 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Prairie Rose | 5.4 mi | 46.0 minutes (±53.2) | Not measurably different |
| Briarwood | 5.9 mi | 13.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Frontier | 6.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Glyndon Township | 6.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moorhead Township, MN (14.8 minutes), Fargo, ND (15.5 minutes), Briarwood, ND (13.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakport Township, MN (21.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Oakport Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 32 | Sabin | 21.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | Kragnes Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 34 | Glyndon Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | Moland Township | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 36 | Dilworth | 18.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 37 | Moorhead | 17.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 38 | Comstock | 17.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 39 | Moorhead Township | 14.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 40 | Ulen | 14.5 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 10 of 40 places in Clay 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 Moorhead
How long is the average commute in Moorhead?
Workers who live in Moorhead, MN take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Moorhead without a car?
11.0% of households in Moorhead have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Moorhead?
12.6% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Moorhead worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moorhead city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moorhead city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moorhead 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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