How long is the commute from Silver Bay, MN?
Workers who live in Silver Bay, MN take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Silver Bay get to work
| Means of transportation | Silver Bay | Lake County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±6.8 points) | 74.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±3.5 points) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±5.5 points) | 13.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Silver Bay, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Silver Bay, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Silver Bay ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1879 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Silver Bay
| Vehicles available | Silver Bay | Lake County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.8 points) | 3.5% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±9.1 points) | 27.8% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±9.3 points) | 42.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±7.0 points) | 26.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Silver Bay, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (3.5%).
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 Silver Bay
| Silver Bay | Lake County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±5.5 points) | 13.2% (±2.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±3.1 points) | 91.5% (±2.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±5.1 points) | 87.6% (±2.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Silver Bay, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (87.6%).
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 Silver Bay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bay | — | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Beaver Bay | 2.9 mi | 10.7 minutes (±9.0) | Lower |
| Beaver Bay Township | 6.1 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township (Lake County) | 15 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Crystal Bay Township | 23 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Two Harbors | 26 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pequaywan Township | 28 mi | 39.8 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Stony River Township | 28 mi | 41.7 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Fairbanks Township | 31 mi | 60.0 minutes (±28.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beaver Bay, MN (10.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Silver Creek Township (Lake County), MN (27.7 minutes), Crystal Bay Township, MN (30.2 minutes), Pequaywan Township, MN (39.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stony River Township | 41.7 minutes (±8.3) |
| 2 | Crystal Bay Township | 30.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 | Silver Creek Township (Lake County) | 27.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Two Harbors | 25.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Beaver Bay Township | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Silver Bay | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Fall Lake Township | 16.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Beaver Bay | 10.7 minutes (±9.0) |
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 Silver Bay
How long is the average commute in Silver Bay?
Workers who live in Silver Bay, MN take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Silver Bay without a car?
2.6% of households in Silver Bay have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Silver Bay?
12.5% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Silver Bay worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Bay city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Bay city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Bay 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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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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