How long is the commute from The Dalles, OR?
Workers who live in The Dalles, OR take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in The Dalles get to work
| Means of transportation | The Dalles | Wasco County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.8% (±3.6 points) | 73.7% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.8 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±2.2 points) | 7.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In The Dalles, the average commute is lower than in Wasco County (18.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In The Dalles, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wasco County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wasco County, The Dalles ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 249 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in The Dalles
| Vehicles available | The Dalles | Wasco County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±3.6 points) | 27.4% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±4.3 points) | 37.1% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±3.6 points) | 29.4% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In The Dalles, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wasco County (6.0%).
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 The Dalles
| The Dalles | Wasco County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±2.2 points) | 7.9% (±1.9 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±2.6 points) | 89.4% (±1.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In The Dalles, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wasco County (89.4%).
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 The Dalles
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles | — | 16.5 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Dallesport | 2.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Chenoweth | 4.1 mi | 15.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dufur | 10 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mosier | 13 mi | 23.5 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bingen | 17 mi | 18.1 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| White Salmon | 18 mi | 26.8 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Odell | 19 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hood River | 20 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dallesport, WA (23.7 minutes), White Salmon, WA (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wasco County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maupin | 27.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Mosier | 23.5 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Dufur | 16.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | The Dalles | 16.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Chenoweth | 15.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Shaniko | 7.0 minutes (±4.6) |
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 The Dalles
How long is the average commute in The Dalles?
Workers who live in The Dalles, OR take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in The Dalles without a car?
8.1% of households in The Dalles have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in The Dalles?
7.4% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in The Dalles worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Dalles city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Dalles city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Dalles 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 The Dalles city, Oregon (place:72950, 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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