How long is the commute from Hermiston, OR?
Workers who live in Hermiston, OR take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Hermiston get to work
| Means of transportation | Hermiston | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±5.2 points) | 76.2% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±4.9 points) | 12.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±1.7 points) | 7.1% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Hermiston, the average commute is not measurably different from Umatilla 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 Hermiston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Umatilla County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Umatilla County, Hermiston ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 215 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hermiston
| Vehicles available | Hermiston | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±2.4 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% (±4.8 points) | 23.4% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±5.6 points) | 34.8% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.0% (±5.4 points) | 36.5% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Hermiston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Umatilla County (5.2%).
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 Hermiston
| Hermiston | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±1.7 points) | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±3.3 points) | 93.5% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±3.8 points) | 87.1% (±1.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hermiston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Umatilla County (87.1%).
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 Hermiston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston | — | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Stanfield | 4.8 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Umatilla | 6.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Echo | 7.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Irrigon | 11 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Boardman | 20 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Pendleton | 25 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Kennewick | 26 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Finley | 26 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pendleton, OR (14.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Umatilla, OR (23.4 minutes), Irrigon, OR (25.8 minutes), Boardman, OR (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Umatilla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Adams | 25.2 minutes (±12.5) |
| 4 | Echo | 25.0 minutes (±12.2) |
| 5 | Pilot Rock | 24.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Umatilla | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Weston | 23.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Athena | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Hermiston | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Umapine | 18.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Milton-Freewater | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Stanfield | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Pendleton | 14.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Umatilla 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 Hermiston
How long is the average commute in Hermiston?
Workers who live in Hermiston, OR take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hermiston without a car?
6.1% of households in Hermiston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hermiston?
3.4% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Hermiston worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hermiston city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hermiston city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hermiston city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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