How long is the commute from Grafton, ND?
Workers who live in Grafton, ND take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
0.5% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Grafton get to work
| Means of transportation | Grafton | Walsh County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±5.5 points) | 80.4% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±4.6 points) | 10.5% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.2 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Grafton, the average commute is not measurably different from Walsh County (18.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grafton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walsh County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walsh County, Grafton ranks 24 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 461 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grafton
| Vehicles available | Grafton | Walsh County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±2.6 points) | 3.2% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±6.6 points) | 24.0% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% (±7.8 points) | 43.5% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±5.4 points) | 29.3% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Grafton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Walsh County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grafton
| Grafton | Walsh County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±5.0 points) | 92.1% (±2.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.6% (±6.8 points) | 85.5% (±3.1 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Grafton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Walsh County (85.5%).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (88.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grafton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton | — | 15.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Grafton Township | 3.1 mi | 18.6 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Township | 3.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±13.3) | Not measurably different |
| Walsh Centre Township | 6.4 mi | 11.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington Township | 6.6 mi | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Minto | 8.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fertile Township (Walsh County) | 8.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Acton Township | 9.4 mi | 14.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Glenwood Township | 11 mi | 13.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walsh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Dundee Township | 17.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 19 | Lankin | 17.0 minutes (±9.4) |
| 20 | Minto | 16.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 | Norton Township | 16.6 minutes (±9.7) |
| 22 | Golden Township | 16.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 23 | Park River | 15.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 24 | Grafton | 15.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 | Kensington Township | 15.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 26 | Hoople | 15.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 27 | Acton Township | 14.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 28 | Glenwood Township | 13.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 29 | Farmington Township | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 30 | Walsh Centre Township | 11.2 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Walsh 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 Grafton
How long is the average commute in Grafton?
Workers who live in Grafton, ND take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grafton without a car?
5.7% of households in Grafton have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grafton?
0.5% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Grafton worked from home, and 80.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grafton city, North Dakota
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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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