How long is the commute from Forest Grove, OR?
Workers who live in Forest Grove, OR take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
6.4% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Forest Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Grove | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±3.7 points) | 61.2% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±2.9 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.4% (±1.7 points) | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±2.4 points) | 24.4% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Forest Grove, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (24.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Forest Grove ranks 2 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 46 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Grove
| Vehicles available | Forest Grove | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±2.3 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% (±4.7 points) | 31.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±4.5 points) | 41.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±2.8 points) | 21.2% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Forest Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washington County (5.6%).
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 Forest Grove
| Forest Grove | Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±2.4 points) | 24.4% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.4 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±3.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Washington County (95.4%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Grove | — | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Cornelius | 2.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Banks | 6.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gaston | 6.4 mi | 31.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Plains | 7.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 8.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Rockcreek | 11 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Aloha | 12 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hills | 13 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hillsboro, OR (22.9 minutes), Rockcreek, OR (21.1 minutes), Oak Hills, OR (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaston | 31.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Forest Grove | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Cornelius | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Banks | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | North Plains | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Aloha | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 (tie) | King City | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Bull Mountain | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in Washington 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 Forest Grove
How long is the average commute in Forest Grove?
Workers who live in Forest Grove, OR take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Grove without a car?
9.3% of households in Forest Grove have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Grove?
12.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Forest Grove worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Grove city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Grove city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove city, Oregon (place:26200, 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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