How long is the commute from Waite Park, MN?
Workers who live in Waite Park, MN take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Waite Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Waite Park | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±5.5 points) | 74.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.8 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±2.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±4.0 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±3.3 points) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Waite Park, the average commute is lower than in Stearns County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waite Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stearns County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Stearns County, Waite Park ranks 57 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2073 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waite Park
| Vehicles available | Waite Park | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±4.4 points) | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% (±6.5 points) | 28.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% (±6.6 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±7.4 points) | 25.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Waite Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stearns County (6.0%).
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 Waite Park
| Waite Park | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±3.3 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% (±4.7 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±5.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waite Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Stearns County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waite Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waite Park | — | 18.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| St. Cloud | 3.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph | 4.2 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Township (Stearns County) | 4.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Rockville | 5.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| St. Augusta | 5.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Sauk Rapids | 6.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sartell | 6.9 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Haven Township | 8.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Joseph Township (Stearns County), MN (24.2 minutes), Rockville, MN (23.5 minutes), St. Augusta, MN (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stearns County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Getty Township | 19.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 52 | Richmond | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 53 | Spring Hill Township | 18.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 54 (tie) | St. Joseph | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 54 (tie) | St. Rosa | 18.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 54 (tie) | Sartell | 18.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 57 | Waite Park | 18.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 58 (tie) | Collegeville Township | 17.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 58 (tie) | Lake George Township (Stearns County) | 17.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 60 | Grove Township | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 61 | Spring Hill | 16.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 62 | Melrose Township | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 63 | Lake Henry | 13.0 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 63 places in Stearns 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 Waite Park
How long is the average commute in Waite Park?
Workers who live in Waite Park, MN take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waite Park without a car?
9.7% of households in Waite Park have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waite Park?
5.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Waite Park worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waite Park city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waite Park city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waite Park 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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