How long is the commute from Richfield, MN?
Workers who live in Richfield, MN take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.5% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.5%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Richfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Richfield | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.3% (±2.5 points) | 60.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±1.6 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.5% (±1.0 points) | 3.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±2.0 points) | 25.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Richfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Hennepin County (21.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Richfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hennepin County (3.5%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hennepin County, Richfield ranks 21 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1464 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Richfield
| Vehicles available | Richfield | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±2.0 points) | 9.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±2.6 points) | 37.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±2.5 points) | 38.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±1.8 points) | 14.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Richfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hennepin County (9.3%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Richfield
| Richfield | Hennepin County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±2.0 points) | 25.2% (±0.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±2.0 points) | 92.8% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Richfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hennepin County (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Richfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield | — | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Bloomington | 3.5 mi | 21.0 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Edina | 4.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Mendota | 6.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Minneapolis | 6.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| St. Louis Park | 6.5 mi | 20.2 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Hopkins | 6.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Eagan | 7.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Mendota Heights | 7.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bloomington, MN (21.0 minutes), Edina, MN (20.4 minutes), St. Louis Park, MN (20.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Champlin | 24.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Independence | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 (tie) | Rogers | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Maple Plain | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 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) |
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 Richfield
How long is the average commute in Richfield?
Workers who live in Richfield, MN take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Richfield without a car?
11.0% of households in Richfield have no vehicle, and 3.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Richfield?
18.7% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Richfield worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richfield 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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