How long is the commute from Eugene, OR?
Workers who live in Eugene, OR take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
5.7% of workers walk to work.
17.3% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Eugene get to work
| Means of transportation | Eugene | Lane County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.3% (±1.7 points) | 66.0% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±0.8 points) | 8.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.5% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Eugene, the average commute is lower than in Lane County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eugene, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Lane County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lane County, Eugene ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 222 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eugene
| Vehicles available | Eugene | Lane County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±1.4 points) | 32.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±1.3 points) | 36.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±1.1 points) | 22.9% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Eugene, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lane County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eugene
| Eugene | Lane County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±0.9 points) | 92.1% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Eugene, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lane County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eugene
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | — | 18.4 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| River Road | 2.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 4.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Coburg | 6.4 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 6.9 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Creswell | 11 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Junction City | 11 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Veneta | 12 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Harrisburg | 15 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Santa Clara, OR (20.9 minutes), Creswell, OR (22.7 minutes), Veneta, OR (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Junction City | 20.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 (tie) | Santa Clara | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Cottage Grove | 20.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Dunes City | 19.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Springfield | 19.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 | River Road | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Eugene | 18.4 minutes (±0.5) |
| 13 | Coburg | 17.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Florence | 15.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | Heceta Beach | 11.6 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Lane 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 Eugene
How long is the average commute in Eugene?
Workers who live in Eugene, OR take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eugene without a car?
10.2% of households in Eugene have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eugene?
17.3% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Eugene worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eugene city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eugene city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eugene 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 Eugene city, Oregon (place:23850, in state:41).
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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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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