How long is the commute from North Branch, MN?

Name: Commute and cars in North Branch, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North Branch, MN take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

81.5% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.9% of workers walk to work.

6.1% work from home.

5.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 30.7 minutes (±3.6)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 6.1%
Households without a car: 5.1%

How people in North Branch get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Branch	Chisago County	Minnesota	United States
Drove alone	81.5% (±4.0 points)	75.3%	68.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	9.7% (±3.5 points)	7.9%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.4%	1.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.9% (±0.9 points)	0.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.8% (±1.4 points)	1.3%	1.7%	2.0%
Worked from home	6.1% (±2.3 points)	14.2%	17.6%	15.1%

In North Branch, the average commute is not measurably different from Chisago County (31.0 minutes).

It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In North Branch, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Chisago County (0.4%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Chisago County, North Branch ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 497 of 2,544.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in North Branch

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Branch	Chisago County	Minnesota	United States
No vehicle	5.1% (±2.2 points)	3.9%	6.7%	8.4%
1 vehicle	35.0% (±6.2 points)	23.0%	30.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	29.2% (±4.8 points)	35.6%	39.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	30.8% (±5.2 points)	37.5%	23.1%	21.9%

In North Branch, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chisago County (3.9%).

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 North Branch

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Branch	Chisago County	Minnesota	United States
Workers working from home	6.1% (±2.3 points)	14.2% (±1.3 points)	17.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.7% (±2.7 points)	95.3% (±1.0 points)	95.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.3% (±2.6 points)	92.9% (±1.1 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North Branch, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chisago County (92.9%).

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 North Branch

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Branch
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Branch	—	30.7 minutes (±3.6)	—
Sunrise Township	4.6 mi	34.5 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
North Branch Township	5.5 mi	30.4 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Stacy	6.0 mi	28.6 minutes (±2.1)	Not measurably different
Harris	6.3 mi	41.7 minutes (±7.9)	Higher
Oxford Township	7.3 mi	37.7 minutes (±8.0)	Not measurably different
Fish Lake Township	8.8 mi	36.2 minutes (±3.0)	Higher
Amador Township	9.1 mi	33.3 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Chisago City	9.7 mi	30.0 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harris, MN (41.7 minutes), Fish Lake Township, MN (36.2 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Chisago County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
5	Sunrise Township	34.5 minutes (±2.9)
6	Franconia Township	33.6 minutes (±3.1)
7	Taylors Falls	33.4 minutes (±5.7)
8	Amador Township	33.3 minutes (±2.8)
9	Nessel Township	32.8 minutes (±3.6)
10	Center City	31.1 minutes (±5.9)
11	North Branch	30.7 minutes (±3.6)
12 (tie)	Lindstrom	30.1 minutes (±2.9)
12 (tie)	Chisago Lake Township	30.1 minutes (±3.3)
14	Chisago City	30.0 minutes (±2.5)
15	Wyoming	29.3 minutes (±2.5)
16	Stacy	28.6 minutes (±2.1)
17	Rush City	26.4 minutes (±2.5)

Showing 13 of 18 places in Chisago 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 North Branch

How long is the average commute in North Branch?

Workers who live in North Branch, MN take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Branch without a car?

5.1% of households in North Branch have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Branch?

6.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in North Branch worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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