How long is the commute from Ocean Shores, WA?
Workers who live in Ocean Shores, WA take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
20.3% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±9.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Ocean Shores get to work
| Means of transportation | Ocean Shores | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±10.0 points) | 75.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±3.5 points) | 7.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±4.1 points) | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.5% (±5.0 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.3% (±8.9 points) | 10.3% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Ocean Shores, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Ocean Shores, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grays Harbor County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grays Harbor County, Ocean Shores ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 246 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ocean Shores
| Vehicles available | Ocean Shores | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±3.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% (±7.2 points) | 32.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±7.1 points) | 31.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±5.7 points) | 30.0% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Ocean Shores, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Ocean Shores
| Ocean Shores | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.3% (±8.9 points) | 10.3% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±4.4 points) | 94.6% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±5.4 points) | 89.8% (±1.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ocean Shores, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Ocean Shores
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Shores | — | 26.3 minutes (±9.0) | — |
| Westport | 5.2 mi | 14.0 minutes (±6.1) | Lower |
| Hoquiam | 11 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Aberdeen | 16 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cosmopolis | 18 mi | 28.0 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Central Park | 21 mi | 22.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend | 26 mi | 20.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montesano | 27 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Raymond | 27 mi | 17.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westport, WA (14.0 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) |
| 10 | Westport | 14.0 minutes (±6.1) |
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 Ocean Shores
How long is the average commute in Ocean Shores?
Workers who live in Ocean Shores, WA take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ocean Shores without a car?
3.3% of households in Ocean Shores have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ocean Shores?
20.3% (±8.9 points) of workers who live in Ocean Shores worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Shores city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Shores city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores city, Washington (place:50570, in state:53).
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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