How long is the commute from Sunfish Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Sunfish Lake, MN take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
30.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Sunfish Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Sunfish Lake | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.5% (±11.0 points) | 67.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±4.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.2% (±10.8 points) | 21.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Sunfish Lake, the average commute is lower than in Dakota County (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sunfish Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dakota County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dakota County, Sunfish Lake ranks 32 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2088 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sunfish Lake
| Vehicles available | Sunfish Lake | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.0% (±6.4 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% (±11.1 points) | 44.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.8% (±9.9 points) | 21.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Sunfish Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dakota 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 Sunfish Lake
| Sunfish Lake | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.2% (±10.8 points) | 21.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±1.3 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±3.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sunfish Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dakota County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sunfish Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfish Lake | — | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| West St. Paul | 2.1 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Mendota Heights | 2.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| South St. Paul | 2.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lilydale | 3.3 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Inver Grove Heights | 3.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Mendota | 3.8 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 4.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| St. Paul Park | 5.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West St. Paul, MN (22.4 minutes), Inver Grove Heights, MN (22.3 minutes), Newport, MN (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dakota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Inver Grove Heights | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 27 | South St. Paul | 21.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Eagan | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 29 | Mendota | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 30 | Vermillion | 20.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 | Mendota Heights | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 32 | Sunfish Lake | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 | Lilydale | 18.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 33 places in Dakota 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 Sunfish Lake
How long is the average commute in Sunfish Lake?
Workers who live in Sunfish Lake, MN take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sunfish Lake without a car?
0.0% of households in Sunfish Lake have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sunfish Lake?
30.2% (±10.8 points) of workers who live in Sunfish Lake worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunfish Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunfish Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunfish Lake city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sunfish Lake city, Minnesota (place:63544, in state:27).
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 .