How long is the commute from North Plains, OR?
Workers who live in North Plains, OR take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.4% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in North Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | North Plains | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±10.2 points) | 61.2% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±3.2 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.4% (±8.7 points) | 24.4% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In North Plains, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Plains, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Washington County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, North Plains ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Plains
| Vehicles available | North Plains | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±11.9 points) | 31.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±11.5 points) | 41.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±8.8 points) | 21.2% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In North Plains, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Washington County (5.6%).
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 North Plains
| North Plains | Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.4% (±8.7 points) | 24.4% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±4.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Plains, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (95.4%).
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 North Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Plains | — | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Banks | 5.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 5.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cornelius | 6.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rockcreek | 6.5 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Grove | 7.5 mi | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany | 8.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hills | 8.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Aloha | 9.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaston | 31.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Forest Grove | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Cornelius | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Banks | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | North Plains | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Aloha | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 (tie) | King City | 25.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Bull Mountain | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Cedar Mill | 24.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Beaverton | 24.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Sherwood | 24.1 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Washington 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 North Plains
How long is the average commute in North Plains?
Workers who live in North Plains, OR take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Plains without a car?
0.7% of households in North Plains have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Plains?
23.4% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in North Plains worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Plains city, Oregon
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Plains city, Oregon (place:53150, in state:41).
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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