How long is the commute from Palmer Township, MN?
Workers who live in Palmer Township, MN take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Palmer Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmer Township | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±6.2 points) | 75.4% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±6.0 points) | 13.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Palmer Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Sherburne County (30.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmer Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sherburne County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sherburne County, Palmer Township ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 327 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmer Township
| Vehicles available | Palmer Township | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 4.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.2% (±7.0 points) | 21.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±7.8 points) | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.2% (±7.7 points) | 35.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Palmer Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sherburne County (4.2%).
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 Palmer Township
| Palmer Township | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±6.0 points) | 13.5% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±3.0 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmer Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sherburne County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palmer Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Township | — | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Clear Lake | 5.4 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. George Township | 5.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Santiago Township | 5.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Township | 6.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Haven Township | 6.1 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Minden Township | 8.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Clearwater | 8.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Becker Township (Sherburne County) | 9.0 mi | 31.6 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. George Township, MN (25.7 minutes), Haven Township, MN (28.2 minutes), Minden Township, MN (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sherburne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livonia Township | 38.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Orrock Township | 36.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Zimmerman | 34.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | Palmer Township | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Big Lake | 33.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Blue Hill Township | 32.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 (tie) | Clear Lake Township | 32.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Baldwin Township | 32.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Santiago Township | 31.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Becker Township (Sherburne County) | 31.6 minutes (±10.3) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Sherburne 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 Palmer Township
How long is the average commute in Palmer Township?
Workers who live in Palmer Township, MN take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmer Township without a car?
0.8% of households in Palmer Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmer Township?
12.5% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Palmer Township worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer township, Sherburne County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer township, Sherburne County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer township, Sherburne County, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Palmer township, Sherburne County, Minnesota (county subdivision:49534, in state:27 county:141).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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