How long is the commute from Philomath, OR?
Workers who live in Philomath, OR take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Philomath get to work
| Means of transportation | Philomath | Benton County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±6.4 points) | 58.6% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±4.7 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 7.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±2.4 points) | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±5.5 points) | 20.3% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Philomath, the average commute is not measurably different from Benton County (19.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Philomath, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Benton County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Philomath ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 159 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Philomath
| Vehicles available | Philomath | Benton County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 7.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±8.1 points) | 31.3% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±8.0 points) | 37.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±6.4 points) | 23.7% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Philomath, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Benton County (7.4%).
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 Philomath
| Philomath | Benton County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±5.5 points) | 20.3% (±1.6 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.4 points) | 97.5% (±0.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±3.2 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Philomath, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Philomath
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath | — | 22.8 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Corvallis | 4.4 mi | 16.1 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Adair Village | 11 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tangent | 12 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe | 16 mi | 39.5 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Halsey | 17 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Millersburg | 17 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 21 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Corvallis, OR (16.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monroe, OR (39.5 minutes), Halsey, OR (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | 39.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Philomath | 22.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Adair Village | 21.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Corvallis | 16.1 minutes (±0.7) |
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 Philomath
How long is the average commute in Philomath?
Workers who live in Philomath, OR take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Philomath without a car?
2.1% of households in Philomath have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Philomath?
12.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Philomath worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philomath city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philomath city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philomath 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 last updated on .
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