How long is the commute from Central Point, OR?
Workers who live in Central Point, OR take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Central Point get to work
| Means of transportation | Central Point | Jackson County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±5.2 points) | 72.2% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±3.3 points) | 9.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±3.5 points) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 12.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Central Point, the average commute is lower than in Jackson County (19.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Central Point, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Central Point ranks 14 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 260 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Central Point
| Vehicles available | Central Point | Jackson County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±2.6 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±4.0 points) | 29.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±5.2 points) | 37.6% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.2% (±4.6 points) | 26.7% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Central Point, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Central Point
| Central Point | Jackson County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 12.9% (±1.0 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±2.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±2.5 points) | 91.1% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Central Point, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (91.1%).
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 Central Point
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point | — | 15.5 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Medford | 4.1 mi | 16.6 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksonville | 5.3 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| White City | 5.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Gold Hill | 8.3 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Eagle Point | 8.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Phoenix | 8.5 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Talent | 11 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Foots Creek | 12 mi | 26.3 minutes (±9.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White City, OR (19.8 minutes), Gold Hill, OR (19.5 minutes), Eagle Point, OR (22.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | White City | 19.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Gold Hill | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 | Phoenix | 19.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 16.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Ashland | 16.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 | Medford | 16.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 14 | Central Point | 15.5 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Jackson 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 Central Point
How long is the average commute in Central Point?
Workers who live in Central Point, OR take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Central Point without a car?
5.6% of households in Central Point have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Central Point?
8.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Central Point worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Point city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Point city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Point city, Oregon
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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