How long is the commute from Owatonna, MN?
Workers who live in Owatonna, MN take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Owatonna get to work
| Means of transportation | Owatonna | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±3.1 points) | 80.2% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±1.9 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Owatonna, the average commute is not measurably different from Steele County (19.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Owatonna, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Steele County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Steele County, Owatonna ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2182 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Owatonna
| Vehicles available | Owatonna | Steele County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±3.0 points) | 27.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±3.0 points) | 35.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.8% (±3.2 points) | 30.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Owatonna, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Steele County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Owatonna
| Owatonna | Steele County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% (±1.7 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±1.8 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±2.4 points) | 87.7% (±1.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Owatonna, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Steele County (87.7%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Owatonna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna | — | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Owatonna Township | 2.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Falls Township | 2.9 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 5.4 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Meriden Township | 5.6 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Medford Township | 5.8 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Steele County) | 6.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Havana Township | 7.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Somerset Township | 8.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Medford, MN (20.6 minutes), Deerfield Township (Steele County), MN (27.7 minutes), Havana Township, MN (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Steele County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Medford | 20.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Blooming Prairie | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Owatonna Township | 20.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | Meriden Township | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Medford Township | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Clinton Falls Township | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Owatonna | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Steele 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 Owatonna
How long is the average commute in Owatonna?
Workers who live in Owatonna, MN take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Owatonna without a car?
7.0% of households in Owatonna have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Owatonna?
8.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Owatonna worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owatonna city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owatonna city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owatonna 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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