How long is the commute from Sleepy Eye, MN?
Workers who live in Sleepy Eye, MN take an average of 14.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.9 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Sleepy Eye get to work
| Means of transportation | Sleepy Eye | Brown County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.7% (±5.6 points) | 79.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.1 points) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 7.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Sleepy Eye, the average commute is not measurably different from Brown County (14.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sleepy Eye, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brown County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brown County, Sleepy Eye ranks 18 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2391 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sleepy Eye
| Vehicles available | Sleepy Eye | Brown County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±4.9 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±8.0 points) | 31.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±8.4 points) | 38.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±5.3 points) | 25.1% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Sleepy Eye, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brown County (4.9%).
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 Sleepy Eye
| Sleepy Eye | Brown County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 7.3% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±4.2 points) | 91.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±4.2 points) | 86.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sleepy Eye, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brown County (86.8%).
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 Sleepy Eye
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Eye | — | 14.9 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Prairieville Township | 3.9 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Home Township | 4.1 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Leavenworth Township | 5.3 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stark Township | 5.5 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Evan | 6.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Milford Township | 7.9 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sigel Township | 8.7 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Ridgely Township | 9.3 mi | 26.8 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Evan, MN (25.8 minutes), Sigel Township, MN (19.2 minutes), Ridgely Township, MN (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Eden Township (Brown County) | 18.7 minutes (±11.7) |
| 13 | Stark Township | 18.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Burnstown Township | 17.6 minutes (±5.6) |
| 15 | Leavenworth Township | 17.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | North Star Township (Brown County) | 16.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 17 | Milford Township | 15.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 18 | Sleepy Eye | 14.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Prairieville Township | 14.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Home Township | 14.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Stately Township | 13.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 22 | New Ulm | 12.1 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Brown 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 Sleepy Eye
How long is the average commute in Sleepy Eye?
Workers who live in Sleepy Eye, MN take an average of 14.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sleepy Eye without a car?
9.6% of households in Sleepy Eye have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sleepy Eye?
5.6% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Sleepy Eye worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Eye city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Eye city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Eye 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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Figures last updated on .
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