How long is the commute from Oregon City, OR?
Workers who live in Oregon City, OR take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Oregon City get to work
| Means of transportation | Oregon City | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.7% (±2.9 points) | 66.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±1.8 points) | 20.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Oregon City, the average commute is not measurably different from Clackamas County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oregon City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clackamas County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clackamas County, Oregon City ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oregon City
| Vehicles available | Oregon City | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±2.6 points) | 26.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% (±3.6 points) | 40.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±2.9 points) | 28.1% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Oregon City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clackamas County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oregon City
| Oregon City | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±1.8 points) | 20.9% (±0.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±1.5 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oregon City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Oregon City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon City | — | 26.5 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| West Linn | 2.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Gladstone | 3.1 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Jennings Lodge | 3.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson City | 4.4 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Oatfield | 4.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford | 5.0 mi | 32.5 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 5.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Beavercreek | 5.8 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Linn, OR (24.3 minutes), Gladstone, OR (23.1 minutes), Johnson City, OR (16.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beavercreek, OR (31.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Beavercreek | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Estacada | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Mulino | 28.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Molalla | 28.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Damascus | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Happy Valley | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Oregon City | 26.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Oatfield | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Sandy | 26.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Milwaukie | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Jennings Lodge | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Oak Grove | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 | Canby | 24.7 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 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 Oregon City
How long is the average commute in Oregon City?
Workers who live in Oregon City, OR take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oregon City without a car?
5.8% of households in Oregon City have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oregon City?
15.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Oregon City worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oregon City city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oregon City city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oregon 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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