How long is the commute from New Ulm, MN?
Workers who live in New Ulm, MN take an average of 12.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in New Ulm get to work
| Means of transportation | New Ulm | Brown County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±2.9 points) | 79.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±2.2 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±1.4 points) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±1.6 points) | 7.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In New Ulm, the average commute is lower than in Brown County (14.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Ulm, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brown County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brown County, New Ulm ranks 22 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2497 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Ulm
| Vehicles available | New Ulm | Brown County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±3.6 points) | 31.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±3.5 points) | 38.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±2.8 points) | 25.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In New Ulm, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brown County (4.9%).
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 New Ulm
| New Ulm | Brown County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±1.6 points) | 7.3% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±2.2 points) | 91.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±3.3 points) | 86.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Ulm, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brown County (86.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Ulm
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | — | 12.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Milford Township | 5.0 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Lafayette Township | 5.1 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Cottonwood Township | 5.3 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Sigel Township | 5.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Courtland | 6.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Brighton Township | 7.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Courtland Township | 7.7 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| West Newton Township | 8.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milford Township, MN (15.9 minutes), Lafayette Township, MN (21.6 minutes), Cottonwood Township, MN (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | North Star Township (Brown County) | 16.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 17 | Milford Township | 15.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 18 | Sleepy Eye | 14.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Prairieville Township | 14.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Home Township | 14.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Stately Township | 13.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 22 | New Ulm | 12.1 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Brown 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 Ulm
How long is the average commute in New Ulm?
Workers who live in New Ulm, MN take an average of 12.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Ulm without a car?
4.5% of households in New Ulm have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Ulm?
5.6% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in New Ulm worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Ulm city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Ulm city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Ulm 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 Ulm city, Minnesota (place:46042, 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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