How long is the commute from Pendleton, OR?
Workers who live in Pendleton, OR take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Pendleton get to work
| Means of transportation | Pendleton | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±4.7 points) | 76.2% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±4.2 points) | 12.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±2.1 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±2.6 points) | 7.1% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Pendleton, the average commute is lower than in 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 Pendleton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Umatilla County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Umatilla County, Pendleton ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 271 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pendleton
| Vehicles available | Pendleton | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±2.8 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±4.7 points) | 23.4% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±4.2 points) | 34.8% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.7% (±4.6 points) | 36.5% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Pendleton, 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 Pendleton
| Pendleton | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±2.6 points) | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±3.3 points) | 93.5% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±3.9 points) | 87.1% (±1.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pendleton, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pendleton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton | — | 14.2 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Pilot Rock | 13 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Adams | 14 mi | 25.2 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Helix | 14 mi | 34.8 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
| Athena | 18 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Echo | 19 mi | 25.0 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stanfield | 20 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 21 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Hermiston | 25 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pilot Rock, OR (24.9 minutes), Helix, OR (34.8 minutes), Athena, OR (19.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Pendleton
How long is the average commute in Pendleton?
Workers who live in Pendleton, OR take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pendleton without a car?
6.5% of households in Pendleton have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pendleton?
7.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Pendleton worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pendleton city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pendleton city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pendleton 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 Pendleton city, Oregon (place:57150, 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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