How long is the commute from Otsego, MN?
Workers who live in Otsego, MN take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Otsego get to work
| Means of transportation | Otsego | Wright County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±4.9 points) | 74.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±5.0 points) | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±3.0 points) | 15.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Otsego, the average commute is not measurably different from Wright County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Otsego, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wright County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wright County, Otsego ranks 18 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 552 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Otsego
| Vehicles available | Otsego | Wright County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.4 points) | 3.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% (±4.2 points) | 22.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±5.7 points) | 42.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±4.6 points) | 31.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Otsego, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wright County (3.0%).
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 Otsego
| Otsego | Wright County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±3.0 points) | 15.0% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±2.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Otsego, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wright County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Otsego
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego | — | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Albertville | 2.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elk River | 5.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| St. Michael | 5.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rogers | 6.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Big Lake Township | 7.1 mi | 31.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover | 7.6 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Big Lake | 8.0 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ramsey | 8.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elk River, MN (27.4 minutes), Rogers, MN (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wright County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Silver Creek Township (Wright County) | 30.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Clearwater | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Hanover | 30.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Maple Lake | 30.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 (tie) | Marysville Township | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Stockholm Township | 30.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 | Otsego | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 19 | Buffalo Township | 30.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Monticello Township | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 21 | Corinna Township | 29.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 22 | Delano | 29.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | St. Michael | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Annandale | 28.6 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Wright 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 Otsego
How long is the average commute in Otsego?
Workers who live in Otsego, MN take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Otsego without a car?
2.5% of households in Otsego have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Otsego?
15.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Otsego worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otsego city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otsego city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otsego 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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