How long is the commute from New Brighton, MN?
Workers who live in New Brighton, MN take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
19.9% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in New Brighton get to work
| Means of transportation | New Brighton | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.0% (±4.0 points) | 62.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±3.1 points) | 8.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.9% (±3.2 points) | 20.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In New Brighton, the average commute is lower than in Ramsey County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Brighton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Ramsey County (3.7%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ramsey County, New Brighton ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1926 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Brighton
| Vehicles available | New Brighton | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±1.8 points) | 10.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±4.0 points) | 38.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.1% (±4.3 points) | 36.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±2.3 points) | 14.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In New Brighton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Ramsey County (10.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Brighton
| New Brighton | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.9% (±3.2 points) | 20.5% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±2.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Brighton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ramsey County (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Brighton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | — | 20.0 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Arden Hills | 2.0 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Columbia Heights | 2.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Hilltop | 2.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| St. Anthony (Hennepin County) | 2.6 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mounds View | 2.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Fridley | 2.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Shoreview | 3.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Spring Lake Park | 3.9 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arden Hills, MN (16.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Columbia Heights, MN (23.6 minutes), Hilltop, MN (25.9 minutes), Mounds View, MN (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ramsey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Maplewood | 22.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 8 (tie) | White Bear Lake | 22.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | North St. Paul | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Falcon Heights | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | St. Paul | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) |
| 13 | Roseville | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 14 | New Brighton | 20.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 15 | Gem Lake | 19.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Arden Hills | 16.8 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Ramsey 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 New Brighton
How long is the average commute in New Brighton?
Workers who live in New Brighton, MN take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Brighton without a car?
4.9% of households in New Brighton have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Brighton?
19.9% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in New Brighton worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Brighton city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Brighton city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Brighton city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New Brighton city, Minnesota (place:45430, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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