How long is the commute from Lincoln City, OR?
Workers who live in Lincoln City, OR take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
16.6% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Lincoln City get to work
| Means of transportation | Lincoln City | Lincoln County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.1% (±5.4 points) | 70.6% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±4.3 points) | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.6% (±4.4 points) | 14.1% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Lincoln City, the average commute is lower than in Lincoln County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lincoln City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lincoln County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Lincoln City ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lincoln City
| Vehicles available | Lincoln City | Lincoln County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±2.5 points) | 4.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±5.3 points) | 38.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±4.9 points) | 38.7% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±2.8 points) | 18.0% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Lincoln City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (4.5%).
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 Lincoln City
| Lincoln City | Lincoln County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.6% (±4.4 points) | 14.1% (±2.0 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±2.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±3.0 points) | 91.0% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lincoln City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (91.0%).
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 Lincoln City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City | — | 17.4 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Rose Lodge | 6.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Beach | 7.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Depoe Bay | 12 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Pacific City | 16 mi | 11.4 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Siletz | 18 mi | 19.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Ronde | 20 mi | 24.7 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 25 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Toledo | 25 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln Beach, OR (32.1 minutes), Depoe Bay, OR (23.6 minutes), Toledo, OR (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Beach | 32.1 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Waldport | 31.9 minutes (±12.4) |
| 3 | Rose Lodge | 28.2 minutes (±12.5) |
| 4 | Toledo | 26.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 5 | Depoe Bay | 23.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Siletz | 19.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 7 | Lincoln City | 17.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Newport | 16.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Yachats | 12.0 minutes (±4.4) |
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 Lincoln City
How long is the average commute in Lincoln City?
Workers who live in Lincoln City, OR take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lincoln City without a car?
6.5% of households in Lincoln City have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lincoln City?
16.6% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Lincoln City worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln City city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln City city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln City 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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