How long is the commute from Stillwater, MN?
Workers who live in Stillwater, MN take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
21.9% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Stillwater get to work
| Means of transportation | Stillwater | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±3.5 points) | 66.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.1 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.9% (±3.4 points) | 23.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Stillwater, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Stillwater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Stillwater ranks 30 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1920 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Stillwater
| Vehicles available | Stillwater | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±3.6 points) | 26.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±4.0 points) | 44.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±3.3 points) | 25.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Stillwater, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (3.8%).
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 Stillwater
| Stillwater | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.9% (±3.4 points) | 23.6% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.7 points) | 97.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±2.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Stillwater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.9%).
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 Stillwater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater | — | 20.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Oak Park Heights | 2.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Baytown Township | 3.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stillwater Township | 3.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Bayport | 3.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grant | 4.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Lakeland Township | 5.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Hudson | 5.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Lake Elmo | 6.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stillwater Township, MN (25.4 minutes), North Hudson, WI (31.2 minutes), Lake Elmo, MN (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Lake St. Croix Beach | 23.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | West Lakeland Township | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 26 (tie) | Bayport | 22.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 26 (tie) | Lake Elmo | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 28 | St. Paul Park | 21.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Landfall | 21.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 30 | Stillwater | 20.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Pine Springs | 18.6 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Washington 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 Stillwater
How long is the average commute in Stillwater?
Workers who live in Stillwater, MN take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Stillwater without a car?
3.0% of households in Stillwater have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Stillwater?
21.9% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Stillwater worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stillwater city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stillwater city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stillwater 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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