How long is the commute from Watab Township, MN?
Workers who live in Watab Township, MN take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Watab Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Watab Township | Benton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±6.1 points) | 79.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±4.0 points) | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Watab Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Benton County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watab Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Watab Township ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1565 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watab Township
| Vehicles available | Watab Township | Benton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 6.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.4% (±5.5 points) | 29.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±8.1 points) | 37.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.2% (±9.1 points) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Watab Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Benton County (6.1%).
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 Watab Township
| Watab Township | Benton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±4.0 points) | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.3% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±4.0 points) | 91.1% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Watab Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (91.1%).
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 Watab Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watab Township | — | 22.5 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Sauk Rapids Township | 4.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mayhew Lake Township | 4.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Le Sauk Township | 4.7 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. Stephen | 4.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Sartell | 5.4 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Rice | 5.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Langola Township | 6.4 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Sauk Rapids | 6.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sartell, MN (18.8 minutes), Sauk Rapids, MN (19.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Stephen, MN (28.1 minutes), Langola Township, MN (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Langola Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | St. George Township | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Alberta Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Mayhew Lake Township | 25.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Gilman | 24.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Rice | 24.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Watab Township | 22.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Minden Township | 21.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Sauk Rapids Township | 20.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Sauk Rapids | 19.4 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Benton 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Watab Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Watab Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Watab Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Watab Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Watab Township
How long is the average commute in Watab Township?
Workers who live in Watab Township, MN take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watab Township without a car?
2.8% of households in Watab Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watab Township?
8.5% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Watab Township worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watab township, Benton County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watab township, Benton County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watab township, Benton County, 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 Watab township, Benton County, Minnesota (county subdivision:68476, in state:27 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Watab Township at a glance
- Income and affordability in Watab Township
- Home values in Watab Township
- Homeowner costs in Watab Township
- Property taxes in Watab Township
- Types of homes in Watab Township
- Bedrooms in Watab Township
- Age of homes in Watab Township
- Heating fuel in Watab Township
- Population growth in Watab Township
- How long people stay in Watab Township
- Minnesota landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Benton County
- Minnesota places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Minnesota