How long is the commute from Woodbury, MN?
Workers who live in Woodbury, MN take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
27.4% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 27.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Woodbury get to work
| Means of transportation | Woodbury | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.6% (±2.9 points) | 66.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.4% (±2.3 points) | 23.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Woodbury, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (24.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woodbury, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Woodbury ranks 19 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1348 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woodbury
| Vehicles available | Woodbury | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±2.1 points) | 26.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% (±2.5 points) | 44.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±1.9 points) | 25.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Woodbury, 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 Woodbury
| Woodbury | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.4% (±2.3 points) | 23.6% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.4 points) | 97.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Woodbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Woodbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | — | 23.9 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Landfall | 4.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 4.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Afton | 5.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Lake Elmo | 5.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| South St. Paul | 5.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Oakdale | 5.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| St. Paul Park | 6.0 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Cottage Grove | 6.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South St. Paul, MN (21.3 minutes), St. Paul Park, MN (21.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Afton, MN (28.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Grant | 24.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Birchwood Village | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Lakeland | 24.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Lakeland Shores | 24.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Forest Lake | 24.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 23.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 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) |
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 Woodbury
How long is the average commute in Woodbury?
Workers who live in Woodbury, MN take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woodbury without a car?
2.7% of households in Woodbury have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woodbury?
27.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Woodbury worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury 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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