How long is the commute from Oro Valley, AZ?
Workers who live in Oro Valley, AZ take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
22.6% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Oro Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Oro Valley | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±3.2 points) | 69.3% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±1.5 points) | 9.7% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.6% (±3.2 points) | 15.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Oro Valley, the average commute is higher than in Pima County (24.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oro Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pima County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pima County, Oro Valley ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 88 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oro Valley
| Vehicles available | Oro Valley | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±0.8 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±2.4 points) | 37.2% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±2.3 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±2.2 points) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Oro Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pima County (7.1%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oro Valley
| Oro Valley | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.6% (±3.2 points) | 15.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±1.1 points) | 91.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oro Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pima County (91.9%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oro Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley | — | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Casas Adobes | 5.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Catalina | 6.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Flowing Wells | 9.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Marana | 9.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Catalina Foothills | 9.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Saddlebrooke | 11 mi | 33.2 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Tucson Mountains | 11 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Tucson | 16 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flowing Wells, AZ (21.8 minutes), Catalina Foothills, AZ (22.0 minutes), South Tucson, AZ (20.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Catalina, AZ (32.2 minutes), Saddlebrooke, AZ (33.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Summit | 29.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 11 | Sahuarita | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Tanque Verde | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Marana | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Tucson Mountains | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Drexel Heights | 26.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Oro Valley | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 17 | Casas Adobes | 25.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Green Valley | 24.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Catalina Foothills | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | Tucson | 21.9 minutes (±0.3) |
| 21 | Flowing Wells | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Sells | 21.0 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Pima 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 Oro Valley
How long is the average commute in Oro Valley?
Workers who live in Oro Valley, AZ take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oro Valley without a car?
3.3% of households in Oro Valley have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oro Valley?
22.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Oro Valley worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oro Valley town, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oro Valley town, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oro Valley town, Arizona
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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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