How long is the commute from Valley City, ND?
Workers who live in Valley City, ND take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.5% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Valley City get to work
| Means of transportation | Valley City | Barnes County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±4.3 points) | 79.8% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.2 points) | 7.0% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.5% (±3.0 points) | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 6.9% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Valley City, the average commute is not measurably different from Barnes County (19.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Valley City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnes County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnes County, Valley City ranks 14 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 455 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Valley City
| Vehicles available | Valley City | Barnes County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | 6.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±5.9 points) | 27.5% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.7% (±5.1 points) | 28.2% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±5.8 points) | 37.9% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Valley City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barnes County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Valley City
| Valley City | Barnes County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 6.9% (±2.2 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±2.9 points) | 93.1% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.8% (±6.5 points) | 83.0% (±4.4 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Valley City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barnes County (83.0%).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (88.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Valley City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City | — | 15.8 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Valley Township (Barnes County) | 3.1 mi | 20.3 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart Township | 5.4 mi | 15.0 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alta Township | 6.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cuba Township | 8.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Oriska | 10 mi | 30.4 minutes (±12.7) | Higher |
| Sanborn | 10 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oriska, ND (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barnes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Nome | 20.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Kathryn | 20.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 10 | Valley Township (Barnes County) | 20.3 minutes (±7.4) |
| 11 | Sanborn | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 12 | Cuba Township | 19.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 13 | Meadow Lake Township | 18.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 14 | Valley City | 15.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Wimbledon | 15.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Hobart Township | 15.0 minutes (±10.1) |
| 17 | Raritan Township | 13.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Barnes 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 Valley City
How long is the average commute in Valley City?
Workers who live in Valley City, ND take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Valley City without a car?
9.2% of households in Valley City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Valley City?
3.5% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Valley City worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley City city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley City city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley City city, North Dakota
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 Valley City city, North Dakota (place:81180, in state:38).
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
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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 .
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