How long is the commute from Sweet Home, OR?
Workers who live in Sweet Home, OR take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Sweet Home get to work
| Means of transportation | Sweet Home | Linn County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±6.5 points) | 76.5% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Sweet Home, the average commute is higher than in Linn County (25.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sweet Home, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Linn County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Linn County, Sweet Home ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sweet Home
| Vehicles available | Sweet Home | Linn County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±3.1 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±8.2 points) | 28.0% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.4% (±6.3 points) | 36.9% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±5.6 points) | 30.8% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Sweet Home, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Linn County (4.2%).
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 Sweet Home
| Sweet Home | Linn County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±5.0 points) | 11.1% (±1.0 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±4.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sweet Home, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Linn County (91.0%).
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 Sweet Home
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home | — | 33.3 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Waterloo | 8.7 mi | 34.0 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sodaville | 9.9 mi | 36.4 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 13 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Brownsville | 14 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Halsey | 20 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Scio | 22 mi | 37.5 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tangent | 22 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Harrisburg | 25 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lebanon, OR (26.0 minutes), Brownsville, OR (27.9 minutes), Tangent, OR (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Linn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scio | 37.5 minutes (±7.3) |
| 2 | Sodaville | 36.4 minutes (±9.2) |
| 3 | Waterloo | 34.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 4 | Mill City | 33.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Sweet Home | 33.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Halsey | 31.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Lyons | 28.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 8 | Brownsville | 27.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Lebanon | 26.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Millersburg | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Tangent | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Linn 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 Sweet Home
How long is the average commute in Sweet Home?
Workers who live in Sweet Home, OR take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sweet Home without a car?
7.0% of households in Sweet Home have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sweet Home?
12.8% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Sweet Home worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweet Home city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweet Home city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sweet Home 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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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.
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