How long is the commute from Sandy, OR?
Workers who live in Sandy, OR take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Sandy get to work
| Means of transportation | Sandy | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±5.4 points) | 66.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | 20.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Sandy, the average commute is not measurably different from Clackamas County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sandy, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Clackamas County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clackamas County, Sandy ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 90 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sandy
| Vehicles available | Sandy | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±3.0 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.5% (±4.6 points) | 26.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.1% (±8.1 points) | 40.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±6.4 points) | 28.1% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Sandy, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clackamas County (4.8%).
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 Sandy
| Sandy | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | 20.9% (±0.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±3.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sandy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clackamas County (94.0%).
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 Sandy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy | — | 26.1 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Boring | 5.5 mi | 51.3 minutes (±14.7) | Higher |
| Estacada | 7.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Damascus | 8.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gresham | 11 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Troutdale | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Happy Valley | 12 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Village | 12 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 13 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Boring, OR (51.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clackamas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Mulino | 28.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Molalla | 28.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Damascus | 27.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Happy Valley | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Oregon City | 26.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Oatfield | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Sandy | 26.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Milwaukie | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Jennings Lodge | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Oak Grove | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 | Canby | 24.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Wilsonville | 24.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 18 | West Linn | 24.3 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Clackamas 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 Sandy
How long is the average commute in Sandy?
Workers who live in Sandy, OR take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sandy without a car?
3.7% of households in Sandy have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sandy?
14.7% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Sandy worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy city, Oregon
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sandy city, Oregon (place:65250, in state:41).
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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