How long is the commute from Damascus, OR?
Workers who live in Damascus, OR take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Damascus get to work
| Means of transportation | Damascus | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±4.9 points) | 66.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±4.7 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±3.5 points) | 20.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Damascus, the average commute is not measurably different from Clackamas County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Damascus, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Clackamas County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clackamas County, Damascus ranks 8 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 69 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Damascus
| Vehicles available | Damascus | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.2% (±6.7 points) | 26.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±5.2 points) | 40.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.8% (±6.8 points) | 28.1% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Damascus, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clackamas County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Damascus
| Damascus | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±3.5 points) | 20.9% (±0.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±3.1 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Damascus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clackamas County (94.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Damascus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | — | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Happy Valley | 3.2 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boring | 3.4 mi | 51.3 minutes (±14.7) | Higher |
| Gresham | 5.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson City | 6.7 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Oatfield | 7.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Village | 7.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone | 7.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Troutdale | 8.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnson City, OR (16.7 minutes), Gladstone, OR (23.1 minutes), Troutdale, OR (23.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boring, OR (51.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clackamas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mount Hood Villages | 35.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Stafford | 32.5 minutes (±12.5) |
| 4 | Beavercreek | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Estacada | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Mulino | 28.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Molalla | 28.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Damascus | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Happy Valley | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Oregon City | 26.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Oatfield | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Sandy | 26.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Milwaukie | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Jennings Lodge | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Clackamas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Damascus is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Damascus
How long is the average commute in Damascus?
Workers who live in Damascus, OR take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Damascus without a car?
3.2% of households in Damascus have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Damascus?
14.0% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Damascus worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus CDP, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus CDP, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus CDP, Oregon
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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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