How long is the commute from Jefferson, OR?
Workers who live in Jefferson, OR take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
16.8% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Jefferson get to work
| Means of transportation | Jefferson | Marion County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±8.0 points) | 70.0% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±4.7 points) | 11.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.8% (±5.9 points) | 12.7% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Jefferson, the average commute is not measurably different from Marion County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jefferson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Jefferson ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 103 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jefferson
| Vehicles available | Jefferson | Marion County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.7% (±4.7 points) | 31.4% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±8.1 points) | 37.1% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.4% (±7.6 points) | 25.3% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Jefferson, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Marion County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jefferson
| Jefferson | Marion County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.8% (±5.9 points) | 12.7% (±0.9 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±2.5 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±2.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jefferson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Marion County (91.6%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jefferson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | — | 25.4 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Millersburg | 4.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 7.6 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Scio | 7.7 mi | 37.5 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Turner | 9.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Adair Village | 11 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Aumsville | 11 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Stayton | 12 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tangent | 13 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Albany, OR (21.0 minutes), Adair Village, OR (21.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scio, OR (37.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Gervais | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Aumsville | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Aurora | 27.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Hayesville | 27.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Woodburn | 27.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | Turner | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Jefferson | 25.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Mount Angel | 25.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 14 | Keizer | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Donald | 24.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Four Corners | 24.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Sublimity | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 18 | Scotts Mills | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Marion 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 Jefferson
How long is the average commute in Jefferson?
Workers who live in Jefferson, OR take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jefferson without a car?
1.4% of households in Jefferson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jefferson?
16.8% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Jefferson worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson 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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