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Elk River, MN vs Minneapolis, MN

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- The average commute for residents of Minneapolis is 5.1% shorter than it is for residents of Elk River.
- 64.9% more residents of Minneapolis work from home compared to residents of Elk River.
 Elk River, MNMinneapolis, MNUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Elk River, MNMinneapolis, MNUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.9%0.5%
 Walk1.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock15.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Elk River, MNMinneapolis, MNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.7%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock10.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.7.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock4.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for Elk River    3 Reviews

The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent  More

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Over 18 years ago

good place to live and close to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to  More

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Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  More

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