How long is the commute from West Lakeland Township, MN?

Name: Commute and cars in West Lakeland Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in West Lakeland Township, MN take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

63.5% of workers drive alone to work.

1.9% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

33.7% work from home.

0.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.9 minutes (±3.1)
Public transportation: 1.9%
Work from home: 33.7%
Households without a car: 0.0%

How people in West Lakeland Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Lakeland Township	Washington County	Minnesota	United States
Drove alone	63.5% (±6.1 points)	66.3%	68.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	1.0% (±1.1 points)	7.5%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.9% (±1.8 points)	0.6%	1.8%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±1.1 points)	1.2%	1.7%	2.0%
Worked from home	33.7% (±6.1 points)	23.6%	17.6%	15.1%

In West Lakeland Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (24.0 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In West Lakeland Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Washington County, West Lakeland Township ranks 25 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1510 of 2,544.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in West Lakeland Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Lakeland Township	Washington County	Minnesota	United States
No vehicle	0.0% (±1.7 points)	3.8%	6.7%	8.4%
1 vehicle	8.9% (±5.2 points)	26.6%	30.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	50.3% (±7.5 points)	44.6%	39.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	40.8% (±7.5 points)	25.0%	23.1%	21.9%

In West Lakeland Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 West Lakeland Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Lakeland Township	Washington County	Minnesota	United States
Workers working from home	33.7% (±6.1 points)	23.6% (±1.2 points)	17.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	99.1% (±1.5 points)	97.6% (±0.3 points)	95.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	97.1% (±2.6 points)	94.9% (±0.5 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Lakeland Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.9%).

It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near West Lakeland Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Lakeland Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Lakeland Township	—	22.9 minutes (±3.1)	—
Baytown Township	2.3 mi	23.4 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Lakeland	2.9 mi	24.5 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Bayport	3.2 mi	22.8 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Lakeland Shores	3.2 mi	24.3 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
North Hudson	3.2 mi	31.2 minutes (±5.2)	Higher
Oak Park Heights	3.9 mi	23.8 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Hudson	4.2 mi	23.4 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Lake St. Croix Beach	4.3 mi	23.1 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Hudson, WI (31.2 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
18 (tie)	Woodbury	23.9 minutes (±0.9)
20	Oak Park Heights	23.8 minutes (±3.3)
21	Mahtomedi	23.6 minutes (±2.5)
22	Oakdale	23.5 minutes (±1.6)
23	Baytown Township	23.4 minutes (±3.3)
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 13 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 West Lakeland Township

How long is the average commute in West Lakeland Township?

Workers who live in West Lakeland Township, MN take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Lakeland Township without a car?

0.0% of households in West Lakeland Township have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Lakeland Township?

33.7% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in West Lakeland Township worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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