How long is the commute from West Linn, OR?
Workers who live in West Linn, OR take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
32.4% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in West Linn get to work
| Means of transportation | West Linn | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.1% (±3.9 points) | 66.8% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.2 points) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.4% (±4.0 points) | 20.9% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In West Linn, the average commute is lower than in Clackamas County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Linn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, West Linn ranks 18 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 126 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Linn
| Vehicles available | West Linn | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.0 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% (±2.9 points) | 26.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.2% (±4.2 points) | 40.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±2.8 points) | 28.1% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In West Linn, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 West Linn
| West Linn | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.4% (±4.0 points) | 20.9% (±0.8 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±1.4 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Linn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Clackamas County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Linn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn | — | 24.3 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Stafford | 2.1 mi | 32.5 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Lodge | 2.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone | 2.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon City | 2.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Oak Grove | 3.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oatfield | 3.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson City | 3.9 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Lake Oswego | 4.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnson City, OR (16.7 minutes), Lake Oswego, OR (21.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oregon City, OR (26.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Gladstone | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 | Rivergrove | 23.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 | Lake Oswego | 21.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 22 | Barlow | 20.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 23 | Johnson City | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 12 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 West Linn
How long is the average commute in West Linn?
Workers who live in West Linn, OR take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Linn without a car?
2.3% of households in West Linn have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Linn?
32.4% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in West Linn worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Linn city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Linn city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Linn city, Oregon
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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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