How long is the commute from Waseca, MN?
Workers who live in Waseca, MN take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Waseca get to work
| Means of transportation | Waseca | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.8% (±4.5 points) | 80.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±3.9 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 7.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Waseca, the average commute is lower than in Waseca County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waseca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waseca County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waseca County, Waseca ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2031 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waseca
| Vehicles available | Waseca | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±3.2 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±5.4 points) | 25.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±5.8 points) | 39.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±3.7 points) | 30.3% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Waseca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Waseca 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 Waseca
| Waseca | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±2.9 points) | 93.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±4.1 points) | 88.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waseca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waseca County (88.0%).
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 Waseca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waseca | — | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Woodville Township | 2.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Mary Township | 4.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Iosco Township | 5.8 mi | 31.8 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Blooming Grove Township | 5.9 mi | 32.1 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Otisco Township | 7.2 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton Township | 8.3 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Meriden Township | 8.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Steele County) | 9.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Iosco Township, MN (31.8 minutes), Blooming Grove Township, MN (32.1 minutes), Wilton Township, MN (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waseca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Alton Township | 25.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Waldorf | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Janesville Township | 24.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Janesville | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | St. Mary Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Woodville Township | 19.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Waseca | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Otisco Township | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Vivian Township | 16.6 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Waseca 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 Waseca
How long is the average commute in Waseca?
Workers who live in Waseca, MN take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waseca without a car?
8.0% of households in Waseca have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waseca?
2.8% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Waseca worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waseca 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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