How long is the commute from Lake Oswego, OR?
Workers who live in Lake Oswego, OR take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
31.8% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 31.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Lake Oswego get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Oswego | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.9% (±3.1 points) | 66.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.1 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.8% (±2.7 points) | 20.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Lake Oswego, the average commute is lower than in Clackamas County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Oswego, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Clackamas County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clackamas County, Lake Oswego ranks 21 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 177 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Oswego
| Vehicles available | Lake Oswego | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±0.8 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±2.3 points) | 26.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±2.7 points) | 40.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±2.2 points) | 28.1% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Lake Oswego, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Clackamas County (4.8%).
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 Lake Oswego
| Lake Oswego | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.8% (±2.7 points) | 20.9% (±0.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.5 points) | 97.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±1.0 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Oswego, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Clackamas County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Oswego
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Oswego | — | 21.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Stafford | 2.4 mi | 32.5 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rivergrove | 2.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dunthorpe | 2.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Durham | 3.1 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Oak Grove | 3.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Metzger | 3.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tigard | 4.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Lodge | 4.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Durham, OR (18.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Grove, OR (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clackamas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Oak Grove | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 | Canby | 24.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Wilsonville | 24.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 18 | West Linn | 24.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 19 | Gladstone | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 | Rivergrove | 23.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 | Lake Oswego | 21.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 22 | Barlow | 20.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 23 | Johnson City | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Clackamas 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 Lake Oswego
How long is the average commute in Lake Oswego?
Workers who live in Lake Oswego, OR take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Oswego without a car?
3.4% of households in Lake Oswego have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Oswego?
31.8% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Lake Oswego worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Oswego 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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