How long is the commute from River Road, OR?
Workers who live in River Road, OR take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in River Road get to work
| Means of transportation | River Road | Lane County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±4.8 points) | 66.0% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±3.5 points) | 8.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.5 points) | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±4.1 points) | 15.5% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In River Road, the average commute is not measurably different from Lane County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In River Road, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lane County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lane County, River Road ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 212 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in River Road
| Vehicles available | River Road | Lane County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% (±5.3 points) | 32.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±6.3 points) | 36.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.3% (±4.9 points) | 22.9% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In River Road, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lane County (7.7%).
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 River Road
| River Road | Lane County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±4.1 points) | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±3.3 points) | 92.1% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In River Road, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lane County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near River Road
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Road | — | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Eugene | 2.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 2.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coburg | 5.3 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 7.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Junction City | 9.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Veneta | 11 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Creswell | 13 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 13 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Veneta, OR (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Creswell | 22.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Junction City | 20.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 (tie) | Santa Clara | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Cottage Grove | 20.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Dunes City | 19.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Springfield | 19.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 | River Road | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Eugene | 18.4 minutes (±0.5) |
| 13 | Coburg | 17.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Florence | 15.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | Heceta Beach | 11.6 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Lane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
River Road is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 River Road
How long is the average commute in River Road?
Workers who live in River Road, OR take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in River Road without a car?
5.3% of households in River Road have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in River Road?
14.0% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in River Road worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Road CDP, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Road CDP, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Road CDP, 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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