How long is the commute from Alden Township, IL?
Workers who live in Alden Township, IL take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
13.3% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±10.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Alden Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Alden Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±16.5 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±9.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% (±15.1 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Alden Township, the average commute is not measurably different from McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alden Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McHenry County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Alden Township ranks 23 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 545 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alden Township
| Vehicles available | Alden Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±21.6 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±19.9 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±11.6 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Alden Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alden Township
| Alden Township | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.3% (±15.1 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±3.8 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±4.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alden Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alden Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Township | — | 30.8 minutes (±10.6) | — |
| Harvard | 4.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 5.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chemung Township | 5.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland Township | 5.8 mi | 36.5 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Linn | 6.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Walworth | 6.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron Township | 6.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 6.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Riley Township | 31.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 18 | Oakwood Hills | 31.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 19 | Coral Township | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 20 | Richmond | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 21 | Greenwood Township (McHenry County) | 31.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 22 | McHenry Township | 30.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Alden Township | 30.8 minutes (±10.6) |
| 24 | Marengo Township | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 25 (tie) | Algonquin | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Grafton Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Union | 30.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Algonquin Township | 30.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 29 | Marengo | 30.1 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Alden Township
How long is the average commute in Alden Township?
Workers who live in Alden Township, IL take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alden Township without a car?
1.6% of households in Alden Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alden Township?
13.3% (±15.1 points) of workers who live in Alden Township worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden township, McHenry County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alden township, McHenry County, Illinois
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 Alden township, McHenry County, Illinois (county subdivision:00607, in state:17 county:111).
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 last updated on .
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