How long is the commute from Grants Pass, OR?
Workers who live in Grants Pass, OR take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Grants Pass get to work
| Means of transportation | Grants Pass | Josephine County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±3.3 points) | 73.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±2.4 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±2.2 points) | 12.1% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Grants Pass, the average commute is lower than in Josephine County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grants Pass, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Josephine County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Josephine County, Grants Pass ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grants Pass
| Vehicles available | Grants Pass | Josephine County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±1.5 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±3.1 points) | 26.4% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±2.8 points) | 36.8% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±2.7 points) | 32.0% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Grants Pass, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Josephine County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grants Pass
| Grants Pass | Josephine County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±2.2 points) | 12.1% (±1.6 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±1.4 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Grants Pass, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Josephine County (91.3%).
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 Grants Pass
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass | — | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Redwood | 3.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Hope | 4.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Merlin | 7.9 mi | 36.1 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Rogue River | 8.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Foots Creek | 10 mi | 26.3 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gold Hill | 14 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksonville | 20 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ruch | 20 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Merlin, OR (36.1 minutes), Ruch, OR (29.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Josephine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merlin | 36.1 minutes (±9.9) |
| 2 | Cave Junction | 28.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | New Hope | 22.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Redwood | 21.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Grants Pass | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Grants Pass
How long is the average commute in Grants Pass?
Workers who live in Grants Pass, OR take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grants Pass without a car?
8.7% of households in Grants Pass have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grants Pass?
10.0% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Grants Pass worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grants Pass city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grants Pass city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass city, Oregon (place:30550, 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 last updated on .
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