How long is the commute from La Grande, OR?
Workers who live in La Grande, OR take an average of 13.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
9.7% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in La Grande get to work
| Means of transportation | La Grande | Union County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±6.1 points) | 71.9% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±3.9 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±2.2 points) | 8.5% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In La Grande, the average commute is lower than in Union County (16.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In La Grande, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, La Grande ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 277 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in La Grande
| Vehicles available | La Grande | Union County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±2.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±4.5 points) | 26.7% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±4.8 points) | 36.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±3.9 points) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In La Grande, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Union County (7.3%).
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 La Grande
| La Grande | Union County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±2.2 points) | 8.5% (±1.7 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.8 points) | 93.5% (±1.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±3.7 points) | 83.7% (±2.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In La Grande, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (83.7%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near La Grande
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande | — | 13.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Island City | 2.0 mi | 10.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Imbler | 11 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Summerville | 12 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Union | 13 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Cove | 14 mi | 24.2 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Elgin | 18 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| North Powder | 22 mi | 17.9 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Haines | 29 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Island City, OR (10.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Summerville, OR (18.4 minutes), Union, OR (21.7 minutes), Cove, OR (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cove | 24.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 2 | Elgin | 23.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Union | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Summerville | 18.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | North Powder | 17.9 minutes (±11.8) |
| 6 | Imbler | 17.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | La Grande | 13.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | Island City | 10.4 minutes (±2.1) |
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 La Grande
How long is the average commute in La Grande?
Workers who live in La Grande, OR take an average of 13.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in La Grande without a car?
11.1% of households in La Grande have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in La Grande?
6.8% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in La Grande worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Grande city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Grande city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Grande 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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