How long is the commute from Saunders Lake, OR?
Workers who live in Saunders Lake, OR take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Saunders Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Saunders Lake | Coos County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.6% (±13.5 points) | 77.5% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±8.3 points) | 8.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±9.2 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±7.9 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±7.7 points) | 8.1% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Saunders Lake, the average commute is higher than in Coos County (18.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Saunders Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Coos County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Coos County, Saunders Lake ranks 2 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 48 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Saunders Lake
| Vehicles available | Saunders Lake | Coos County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±5.5 points) | 7.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±20.5 points) | 31.6% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±20.6 points) | 35.9% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.5% (±18.3 points) | 25.5% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Saunders Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Coos County (7.0%).
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 Saunders Lake
| Saunders Lake | Coos County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±7.7 points) | 8.1% (±1.3 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±7.3 points) | 94.5% (±1.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±6.8 points) | 90.8% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Saunders Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Coos County (90.8%).
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 Saunders Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Lake | — | 29.8 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Lakeside | 4.9 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Bend | 7.9 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Coos Bay | 9.6 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Bunker Hill | 12 mi | 10.8 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Barview | 13 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Reedsport | 13 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Coquille | 23 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Dunes City | 28 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Bend, OR (14.6 minutes), Coos Bay, OR (14.1 minutes), Bunker Hill, OR (10.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Coos County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powers | 34.3 minutes (±15.3) |
| 2 | Saunders Lake | 29.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Myrtle Point | 24.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Lakeside | 23.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Barview | 20.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Coquille | 19.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Bandon | 17.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 8 | North Bend | 14.6 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Coos County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Saunders Lake 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 Saunders Lake
How long is the average commute in Saunders Lake?
Workers who live in Saunders Lake, OR take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Saunders Lake without a car?
3.4% of households in Saunders Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Saunders Lake?
4.6% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Saunders Lake worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saunders Lake CDP, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saunders Lake CDP, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saunders Lake CDP, 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 Saunders Lake CDP, Oregon (place:65450, in state:41).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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