How long is the commute from Orono, MN?
Workers who live in Orono, MN take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
31.5% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 31.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Orono get to work
| Means of transportation | Orono | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.7% (±8.7 points) | 60.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 3.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.6 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.5% (±8.5 points) | 25.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Orono, the average commute is higher than in Hennepin County (21.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orono, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Hennepin County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hennepin County, Orono ranks 14 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1182 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orono
| Vehicles available | Orono | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 9.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.2% (±3.8 points) | 37.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±5.5 points) | 38.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.6% (±5.4 points) | 14.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Orono, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hennepin County (9.3%).
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 Orono
| Orono | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.5% (±8.5 points) | 25.2% (±0.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±1.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orono, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hennepin County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orono
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono | — | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Village of Minnetonka Beach | 1.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Long Lake | 1.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Park | 2.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tonka Bay | 3.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 3.3 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Wayzata | 3.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Deephaven | 3.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 3.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodland, MN (17.9 minutes), Wayzata, MN (18.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hennepin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Medina | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Deephaven | 26.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | St. Bonifacius | 25.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Tonka Bay | 25.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 12 | Corcoran | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 | Long Lake | 25.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 | Orono | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Champlin | 24.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Independence | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 (tie) | Rogers | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Maple Plain | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Village of Minnetonka Beach | 24.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 20 | Maple Grove | 24.0 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Hennepin 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 Orono
How long is the average commute in Orono?
Workers who live in Orono, MN take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orono without a car?
2.7% of households in Orono have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orono?
31.5% (±8.5 points) of workers who live in Orono worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orono city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orono city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orono city, Minnesota
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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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