How long is the commute from Plymouth, MN?
Workers who live in Plymouth, MN take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
28.8% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Plymouth get to work
| Means of transportation | Plymouth | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.7% (±2.4 points) | 60.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±0.9 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 3.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.8% (±2.3 points) | 25.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Plymouth, the average commute is not measurably different from Hennepin County (21.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plymouth, 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, Plymouth ranks 25 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1682 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plymouth
| Vehicles available | Plymouth | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±0.7 points) | 9.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±1.8 points) | 37.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.1% (±2.1 points) | 38.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±1.4 points) | 14.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Plymouth, 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 Plymouth
| Plymouth | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.8% (±2.3 points) | 25.2% (±0.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plymouth, 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 Plymouth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | — | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Medicine Lake | 2.9 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| New Hope | 3.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Wayzata | 4.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Crystal | 5.2 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Valley | 5.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Medina | 5.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Woodland | 5.8 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Long Lake | 5.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Medicine Lake, MN (17.3 minutes), New Hope, MN (19.4 minutes), Wayzata, MN (18.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Medina, MN (26.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Village of Minnetonka Beach | 24.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 20 | Maple Grove | 24.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 21 | Richfield | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Shorewood | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Brooklyn Center | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 24 | Minneapolis | 22.0 minutes (±0.3) |
| 25 | Plymouth | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Crystal | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 26 (tie) | Eden Prairie | 21.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 (tie) | Brooklyn Park | 21.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 (tie) | Osseo | 21.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 30 | Bloomington | 21.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 31 | Spring Park | 20.9 minutes (±4.0) |
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 Plymouth
How long is the average commute in Plymouth?
Workers who live in Plymouth, MN take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plymouth without a car?
2.9% of households in Plymouth have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plymouth?
28.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Plymouth worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth 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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