How long is the commute from Prior Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Prior Lake, MN take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
24.6% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Prior Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Prior Lake | Scott County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.9% (±3.4 points) | 70.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±1.9 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.6% (±2.7 points) | 19.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Prior Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Scott County (24.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prior Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scott County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Prior Lake ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1217 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prior Lake
| Vehicles available | Prior Lake | Scott County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.0 points) | 3.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% (±3.1 points) | 21.8% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±3.1 points) | 45.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±2.6 points) | 29.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Prior Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Scott County (3.1%).
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 Prior Lake
| Prior Lake | Scott County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.6% (±2.7 points) | 19.7% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.9 points) | 97.5% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±1.5 points) | 95.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Prior Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Scott County (95.0%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prior Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Lake | — | 24.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Shakopee | 3.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Spring Lake Township | 4.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Savage | 4.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township | 4.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Credit River | 5.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Louisville Township (Scott County) | 6.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Burnsville | 8.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Creek Township | 8.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shakopee, MN (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Belle Plaine | 26.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Spring Lake Township | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | New Market Township | 25.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Savage | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Helena Township | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Jackson Township | 24.8 minutes (±7.0) |
| 14 | Prior Lake | 24.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | New Prague | 24.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Credit River | 24.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Louisville Township (Scott County) | 23.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Shakopee | 22.4 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Scott 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 Prior Lake
How long is the average commute in Prior Lake?
Workers who live in Prior Lake, MN take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prior Lake without a car?
2.9% of households in Prior Lake have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prior Lake?
24.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Prior Lake worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prior Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prior Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prior Lake city, 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 Prior Lake city, Minnesota (place:52594, in state:27).
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 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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