How long is the commute from Oakville, WA?
Workers who live in Oakville, WA take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.0% of workers walk to work.
0.4% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Oakville get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakville | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.7% (±8.9 points) | 75.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±4.1 points) | 7.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 1.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.0% (±7.4 points) | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 10.3% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Oakville, the average commute is higher than in Grays Harbor County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grays Harbor County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Grays Harbor County, Oakville ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 184 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakville
| Vehicles available | Oakville | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.8% (±10.5 points) | 32.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.7% (±14.1 points) | 31.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.0% (±12.7 points) | 30.0% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Oakville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Grays Harbor County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oakville
| Oakville | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 10.3% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±6.1 points) | 94.6% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±6.0 points) | 89.8% (±1.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Grays Harbor County (89.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville | — | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Rochester | 8.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Mound | 11 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fords Prairie | 13 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Elma | 14 mi | 30.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Centralia | 15 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| McCleary | 15 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bucoda | 17 mi | 33.9 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chehalis | 18 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fords Prairie, WA (18.8 minutes), Chehalis, WA (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grays Harbor County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elma | 30.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | McCleary | 30.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Oakville | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Cosmopolis | 28.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Ocean Shores | 26.3 minutes (±9.0) |
| 6 | Montesano | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Central Park | 22.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Hoquiam | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Grays Harbor 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 Oakville
How long is the average commute in Oakville?
Workers who live in Oakville, WA take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakville without a car?
1.4% of households in Oakville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakville?
0.4% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Oakville worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakville city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakville city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakville city, Washington
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 Oakville city, Washington (place:50430, in state:53).
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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