How long is the commute from St. Paul, MN?
Workers who live in St. Paul, MN take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.9% of workers drive alone to work.
5.4% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
20.2% work from home.
13.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 5.4%
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.0%
How people in St. Paul get to work
| Means of transportation | St. Paul | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.9% (±0.9 points) | 62.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±0.7 points) | 8.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.4% (±0.5 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±0.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.2% (±0.9 points) | 20.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In St. Paul, the average commute is not measurably different from Ramsey County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In St. Paul, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Ramsey County (3.7%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ramsey County, St. Paul ranks 12 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1780 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in St. Paul
| Vehicles available | St. Paul | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.0% (±0.6 points) | 10.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% (±0.9 points) | 38.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±0.9 points) | 36.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±0.7 points) | 14.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In St. Paul, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ramsey County (10.2%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in St. Paul
| St. Paul | Ramsey County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.2% (±0.9 points) | 20.5% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In St. Paul, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ramsey County (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near St. Paul
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | — | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Lilydale | 3.1 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| West St. Paul | 3.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Falcon Heights | 4.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mendota Heights | 5.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Mendota | 5.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Roseville | 5.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| South St. Paul | 5.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Little Canada | 5.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lilydale, MN (18.2 minutes), Mendota Heights, MN (19.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ramsey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Vadnais Heights | 22.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Shoreview | 22.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Maplewood | 22.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 8 (tie) | White Bear Lake | 22.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | North St. Paul | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Falcon Heights | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | St. Paul | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) |
| 13 | Roseville | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 14 | New Brighton | 20.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 15 | Gem Lake | 19.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Arden Hills | 16.8 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Ramsey 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 St. Paul
How long is the average commute in St. Paul?
Workers who live in St. Paul, MN take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in St. Paul without a car?
13.0% of households in St. Paul have no vehicle, and 5.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in St. Paul?
20.2% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in St. Paul worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul 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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