How long is the commute from Silver Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, MN take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Silver Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Silver Lake | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.3% (±5.4 points) | 78.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±3.0 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Silver Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from McLeod County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Silver Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McLeod County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McLeod County, Silver Lake ranks 13 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1165 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Silver Lake
| Vehicles available | Silver Lake | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.1 points) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.7% (±6.9 points) | 31.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.2% (±9.1 points) | 37.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±6.9 points) | 28.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McLeod County (3.4%).
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 Lake
| Silver Lake | McLeod County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% (±6.6 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±5.5 points) | 88.5% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McLeod County (88.5%).
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 Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | — | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Hale Township | 1.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Rich Valley Township | 3.3 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hutchinson Township | 5.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winsted Township | 6.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Biscay | 6.5 mi | 35.9 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hassan Valley Township | 7.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bergen Township | 7.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lester Prairie | 8.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hale Township, MN (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McLeod County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Penn Township | 29.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Sumter Township | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Glencoe Township | 28.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 (tie) | Winsted | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Rich Valley Township | 27.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Winsted Township | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Silver Lake | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | Glencoe | 24.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Collins Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 | Hutchinson Township | 24.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 17 | Stewart | 24.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 18 | Bergen Township | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 19 | Acoma Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in McLeod 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 Silver Lake
How long is the average commute in Silver Lake?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, MN take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Silver Lake without a car?
3.4% of households in Silver Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Silver Lake?
4.8% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Silver Lake worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake 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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