How long is the commute from Slayton, MN?
Workers who live in Slayton, MN take an average of 17.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.1 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Slayton get to work
| Means of transportation | Slayton | Murray County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.6% (±6.2 points) | 74.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.9% (±6.0 points) | 9.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.2 points) | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.9% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Slayton, the average commute is lower than in Murray County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Slayton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Murray County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Murray County, Slayton ranks 25 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2235 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Slayton
| Vehicles available | Slayton | Murray County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±6.0 points) | 4.5% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% (±5.2 points) | 22.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±6.4 points) | 38.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±6.3 points) | 35.3% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Slayton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Murray County (4.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Slayton
| Slayton | Murray County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.9% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.5 points) | 93.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±5.0 points) | 85.1% (±2.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Slayton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Murray County (85.1%).
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 Slayton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slayton | — | 17.1 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Slayton Township | 1.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hadley | 4.9 mi | 8.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Mason Township | 4.9 mi | 29.9 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Lime Lake Township | 5.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Iona | 5.3 mi | 35.0 minutes (±12.4) | Higher |
| Avoca | 6.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Leeds Township | 6.7 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Currie | 7.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hadley, MN (8.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mason Township, MN (29.9 minutes), Iona, MN (35.0 minutes), Currie, MN (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Murray County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Des Moines River Township | 21.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 | Fulda | 20.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Dovray Township | 19.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 22 | Bondin Township | 19.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 23 | Lake Wilson | 18.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 24 | Ellsborough Township | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 25 | Slayton | 17.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Moulton Township | 13.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 27 | Chandler | 12.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 28 | Dovray | 11.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 29 | Hadley | 8.1 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 11 of 29 places in Murray 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 Slayton
How long is the average commute in Slayton?
Workers who live in Slayton, MN take an average of 17.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Slayton without a car?
10.8% of households in Slayton have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Slayton?
4.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Slayton worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slayton 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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