How long is the commute from Astoria, OR?
Workers who live in Astoria, OR take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
21.5% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Astoria get to work
| Means of transportation | Astoria | Clatsop County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.4% (±6.5 points) | 69.7% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±2.0 points) | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.5% (±5.7 points) | 13.6% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Astoria, the average commute is not measurably different from Clatsop County (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Astoria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clatsop County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clatsop County, Astoria ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Astoria
| Vehicles available | Astoria | Clatsop County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±2.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±4.6 points) | 35.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±5.0 points) | 34.6% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.9% (±3.4 points) | 21.9% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Astoria, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clatsop County (7.7%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Astoria
| Astoria | Clatsop County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.5% (±5.7 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.1 points) | 96.4% (±1.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±2.6 points) | 92.7% (±1.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Astoria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clatsop County (92.7%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Astoria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria | — | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Warrenton | 5.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gearhart | 12 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Ilwaco | 13 mi | 16.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Seaside | 15 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 17 mi | 20.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cathlamet | 21 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Puget Island | 21 mi | 37.7 minutes (±13.4) | Higher |
| Cannon Beach | 22 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gearhart, OR (16.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Puget Island, WA (37.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clatsop County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astoria | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 | Cannon Beach | 20.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Seaside | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Warrenton | 18.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | Gearhart | 16.3 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Astoria
How long is the average commute in Astoria?
Workers who live in Astoria, OR take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Astoria without a car?
7.7% of households in Astoria have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Astoria?
21.5% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Astoria worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Astoria city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Astoria city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Astoria city, Oregon
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 Astoria city, Oregon (place:03150, in state:41).
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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