How long is the commute from Hood River, OR?
Workers who live in Hood River, OR take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
9.7% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Hood River get to work
| Means of transportation | Hood River | Hood River County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.8% (±4.7 points) | 62.3% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±2.9 points) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±5.1 points) | 20.3% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Hood River, the average commute is not measurably different from Hood River County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hood River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hood River County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hood River County, Hood River ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 248 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hood River
| Vehicles available | Hood River | Hood River County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±3.5 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±5.4 points) | 27.7% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±5.6 points) | 34.4% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±5.3 points) | 32.2% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Hood River, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hood River County (5.8%).
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 Hood River
| Hood River | Hood River County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±5.1 points) | 20.3% (±3.1 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.8 points) | 98.1% (±1.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.3 points) | 95.0% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hood River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hood River County (95.0%).
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 Hood River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River | — | 16.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| White Salmon | 2.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Bingen | 2.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Odell | 5.2 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mosier | 6.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Carson | 15 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Chenoweth | 15 mi | 15.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade Locks | 17 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Stevenson | 18 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White Salmon, WA (26.8 minutes), Carson, WA (27.6 minutes), Cascade Locks, OR (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hood River County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cascade Locks | 24.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | Odell | 18.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Hood River | 16.5 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Hood River
How long is the average commute in Hood River?
Workers who live in Hood River, OR take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hood River without a car?
11.5% of households in Hood River have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hood River?
25.8% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Hood River worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hood River city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hood River city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hood River city, Oregon
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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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