How long is the commute from Oakdale, MN?
Workers who live in Oakdale, MN take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Oakdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakdale | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±3.2 points) | 66.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±1.9 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±2.8 points) | 23.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Oakdale, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakdale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Oakdale ranks 22 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1401 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakdale
| Vehicles available | Oakdale | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±3.2 points) | 26.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±3.6 points) | 44.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±2.9 points) | 25.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Oakdale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (3.8%).
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 Oakdale
| Oakdale | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±2.8 points) | 23.6% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.9 points) | 97.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | — | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| North St. Paul | 2.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Elmo | 2.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Landfall | 2.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Springs | 3.5 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Maplewood | 4.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Willernie | 4.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mahtomedi | 4.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Birchwood Village | 5.1 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pine Springs, MN (18.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lakeland Shores | 24.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Forest Lake | 24.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 23.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Woodbury | 23.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 20 | Oak Park Heights | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Mahtomedi | 23.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | Oakdale | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 | Baytown Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 24 | Lake St. Croix Beach | 23.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | West Lakeland Township | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 26 (tie) | Bayport | 22.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 26 (tie) | Lake Elmo | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 28 | St. Paul Park | 21.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Washington 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 Oakdale
How long is the average commute in Oakdale?
Workers who live in Oakdale, MN take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakdale without a car?
4.8% of households in Oakdale have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakdale?
19.5% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Oakdale worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakdale 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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Figures last updated on .
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