How long is the commute from Salem, OR?
Workers who live in Salem, OR take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
15.8% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Salem get to work
| Means of transportation | Salem | Marion County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.3% (±1.8 points) | 70.0% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±1.3 points) | 11.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.8% (±1.4 points) | 12.7% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Salem, the average commute is lower than in Marion County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Salem, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Salem ranks 20 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 171 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Salem
| Vehicles available | Salem | Marion County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±1.0 points) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±1.5 points) | 31.4% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±1.6 points) | 37.1% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±1.3 points) | 25.3% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Salem, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Marion County (6.2%).
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 Salem
| Salem | Marion County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.8% (±1.4 points) | 12.7% (±0.9 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±0.8 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Salem, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Salem
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | — | 22.0 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Four Corners | 2.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hayesville | 4.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Keizer | 5.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Turner | 6.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Aumsville | 9.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Independence | 9.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Monmouth | 11 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sublimity | 13 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hayesville, OR (27.5 minutes), Keizer, OR (25.0 minutes), Turner, OR (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Keizer | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Donald | 24.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Four Corners | 24.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Sublimity | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 18 | Scotts Mills | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Stayton | 22.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 20 | Salem | 22.0 minutes (±0.6) |
| 21 | St. Paul | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in Marion 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 Salem
How long is the average commute in Salem?
Workers who live in Salem, OR take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Salem without a car?
7.7% of households in Salem have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Salem?
15.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Salem worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem 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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