Falcon Heights, MN is located in the Saint Paul-Minneapolis metropolitan area and is a great place to live with its close proximity to the Twin Cities and many amenities. This small city has an abundance of public transportation options, making it easy to get around town and beyond. The Metro Transit Bus System serves Falcon Heights and provides regular service throughout most of the day on local routes. In addition, several express bus routes provide direct access to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as other major regional destinations such as the University of Minnesota, Mall of America, and Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP). For those who prefer to travel by rail, there are two light rail lines that run through Falcon Heights including the Blue Line which connects downtown Minneapolis with Mounds View near MSP Airport, and the Green Line which runs between downtown St. Paul and Union Depot in Lowertown Minneapolis. Both lines offer multiple stops within Falcon Heights for convenient access throughout the city. With so many transportation options available in Falcon Heights, getting around town is both safe and easy!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Falcon Heights takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Falcon Heights get to work:
- 61.6% drive their own car alone
- 9.3% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 14.7% take mass transit