How long is the commute from Rainier, OR?
Workers who live in Rainier, OR take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
5.4% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Rainier get to work
| Means of transportation | Rainier | Columbia County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±10.5 points) | 70.9% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±7.6 points) | 13.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.4% (±4.2 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±6.4 points) | 12.2% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Rainier, the average commute is lower than in Columbia County (31.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rainier, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Rainier ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 122 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rainier
| Vehicles available | Rainier | Columbia County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±4.9 points) | 4.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±12.0 points) | 21.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±11.4 points) | 35.7% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.1% (±9.8 points) | 38.0% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Rainier, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbia County (4.4%).
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 Rainier
| Rainier | Columbia County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±6.4 points) | 12.2% (±1.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.9 points) | 96.1% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±5.5 points) | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rainier, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbia County (93.3%).
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 Rainier
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier | — | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Kelso | 4.1 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Longview | 5.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kalama | 6.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beacon Hill | 7.0 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Longview Heights | 7.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 8.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clatskanie | 13 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia City | 13 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.8) | 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 Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vernonia | 40.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | St. Helens | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Columbia City | 29.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Scappoose | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Warren | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Rainier | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Clatskanie | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) |
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 Rainier
How long is the average commute in Rainier?
Workers who live in Rainier, OR take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rainier without a car?
4.5% of households in Rainier have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rainier?
10.2% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Rainier worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rainier city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rainier city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rainier 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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