How long is the commute from Rockaway Beach, OR?
Workers who live in Rockaway Beach, OR take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Rockaway Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockaway Beach | Tillamook County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±10.1 points) | 65.9% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±4.2 points) | 7.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.8 points) | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±8.4 points) | 19.3% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Rockaway Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Tillamook County (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockaway Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tillamook County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Tillamook County, Rockaway Beach ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 231 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockaway Beach
| Vehicles available | Rockaway Beach | Tillamook County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.4 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% (±8.7 points) | 34.3% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.6% (±6.2 points) | 37.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±7.7 points) | 23.9% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Rockaway Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tillamook County (4.3%).
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 Rockaway Beach
| Rockaway Beach | Tillamook County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±8.4 points) | 19.3% (±3.2 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.9 points) | 95.1% (±1.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±6.0 points) | 90.9% (±2.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockaway Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tillamook County (90.9%).
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 Rockaway Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Beach | — | 17.9 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Garibaldi | 4.1 mi | 16.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wheeler | 5.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bayside Gardens | 6.8 mi | 17.7 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Manzanita | 6.9 mi | 33.4 minutes (±16.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bay City | 7.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Nehalem | 7.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tillamook | 12 mi | 16.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Netarts | 13 mi | 21.3 minutes (±8.4) | 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 Tillamook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manzanita | 33.4 minutes (±16.3) |
| 2 | Wheeler | 25.9 minutes (±12.0) |
| 3 | Nehalem | 23.8 minutes (±13.4) |
| 4 | Netarts | 21.3 minutes (±8.4) |
| 5 | Bay City | 18.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Rockaway Beach | 17.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Bayside Gardens | 17.7 minutes (±9.6) |
| 8 | Garibaldi | 16.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Tillamook | 16.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Pacific City | 11.4 minutes (±8.0) |
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 Rockaway Beach
How long is the average commute in Rockaway Beach?
Workers who live in Rockaway Beach, OR take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockaway Beach without a car?
4.3% of households in Rockaway Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockaway Beach?
25.8% (±8.4 points) of workers who live in Rockaway Beach worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Oregon
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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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