How long is the commute from Rochester, MN?
Workers who live in Rochester, MN take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.7% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 3.7%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Rochester get to work
| Means of transportation | Rochester | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±1.7 points) | 66.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±1.2 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±0.7 points) | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Rochester, the average commute is lower than in Olmsted County (18.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rochester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Olmsted County (2.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Olmsted County, Rochester ranks 24 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2216 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rochester
| Vehicles available | Rochester | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±1.0 points) | 6.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±1.8 points) | 31.8% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±1.7 points) | 41.7% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Rochester, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Olmsted County (6.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rochester
| Rochester | Olmsted County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.4% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±1.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rochester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Olmsted County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rochester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | — | 17.4 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Rochester Township | 3.8 mi | 53.9 minutes (±27.3) | Higher |
| Cascade Township | 5.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township | 6.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Haverhill Township | 6.4 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Olmsted County) | 7.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kalmar Township | 7.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Byron | 8.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oronoco Township | 9.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rochester Township, MN (53.9 minutes), Marion Township, MN (21.4 minutes), Kalmar Township, MN (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Olmsted County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Salem Township (Olmsted County) | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 19 | Farmington Township | 18.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 | Stewartville | 18.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Cascade Township | 18.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 22 | Byron | 18.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 | Haverhill Township | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 24 | Rochester | 17.4 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Olmsted 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 Rochester
How long is the average commute in Rochester?
Workers who live in Rochester, MN take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rochester without a car?
8.3% of households in Rochester have no vehicle, and 3.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rochester?
14.7% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Rochester worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Minnesota
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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