How long is the commute from Northfield, MN?
Workers who live in Northfield, MN take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
20.7% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Northfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Northfield | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.9% (±3.5 points) | 68.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±1.5 points) | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 20.7% (±2.6 points) | 7.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Northfield, the average commute is lower than in Rice County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Northfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rice County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rice County, Northfield ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2180 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northfield
| Vehicles available | Northfield | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±1.3 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±3.6 points) | 28.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±4.2 points) | 39.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±3.3 points) | 25.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Northfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rice County (5.6%).
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 Northfield
| Northfield | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.0 points) | 95.3% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±1.6 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Northfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rice County (91.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Northfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | — | 17.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Dundas | 2.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Bridgewater Township | 3.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Northfield Township | 4.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Waterford Township | 4.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Greenvale Township | 5.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Sciota Township | 6.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Dennison | 7.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Cannon City Township | 8.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dundas, MN (24.0 minutes), Bridgewater Township, MN (25.6 minutes), Northfield Township, MN (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rice County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Wheatland Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Wells Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Dundas | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Richland Township | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Morristown Township | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Faribault | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Northfield | 17.7 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Rice 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 Northfield
How long is the average commute in Northfield?
Workers who live in Northfield, MN take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northfield without a car?
4.3% of households in Northfield have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northfield?
16.2% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Northfield worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield city, Minnesota
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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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