How long is the commute from Milton-Freewater, OR?
Workers who live in Milton-Freewater, OR take an average of 17.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
8.7% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
11.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.2 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.8%
How people in Milton-Freewater get to work
| Means of transportation | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.1% (±10.4 points) | 76.2% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 27.6% (±10.4 points) | 12.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.7% (±4.1 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±3.1 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±3.9 points) | 7.1% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Milton-Freewater, the average commute is not measurably different from Umatilla County (19.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Milton-Freewater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Umatilla County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Umatilla County, Milton-Freewater ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 238 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Milton-Freewater
| Vehicles available | Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% (±7.0 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% (±9.3 points) | 23.4% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±8.7 points) | 34.8% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±7.7 points) | 36.5% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Milton-Freewater, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Umatilla County (5.2%).
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 Milton-Freewater
| Milton-Freewater | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±3.9 points) | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±3.8 points) | 93.5% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% (±6.8 points) | 87.1% (±1.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Milton-Freewater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Umatilla County (87.1%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Milton-Freewater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-Freewater | — | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Umapine | 6.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| College Place | 7.4 mi | 13.2 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Weston | 8.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett | 8.6 mi | 11.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Walla Walla East | 8.8 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Walla Walla | 9.5 mi | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Athena | 9.7 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Helix | 14 mi | 34.8 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College Place, WA (13.2 minutes), Garrett, WA (11.1 minutes), Walla Walla, WA (12.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Helix, OR (34.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Umatilla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pilot Rock | 24.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Umatilla | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Weston | 23.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Athena | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Hermiston | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Umapine | 18.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Milton-Freewater | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Stanfield | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Pendleton | 14.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Umatilla 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 Milton-Freewater
How long is the average commute in Milton-Freewater?
Workers who live in Milton-Freewater, OR take an average of 17.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Milton-Freewater without a car?
11.8% of households in Milton-Freewater have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Milton-Freewater?
5.8% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Milton-Freewater worked from home, and 85.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton-Freewater 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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