Employment
Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.
Housing
High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.
Amenities
The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.
Commute
A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.
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| Statistic | Ottertail | Minnesota | National |
| Average one way commute | 21min | 23min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 76.7% | 78.0% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 14.3% | 8.7% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
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