How long is the commute from Algonquin, IL?
Workers who live in Algonquin, IL take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
23.1% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Algonquin get to work
| Means of transportation | Algonquin | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±3.1 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±1.6 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.1% (±2.8 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Algonquin, the average commute is not measurably different from McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Algonquin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McHenry County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Algonquin ranks 25 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 561 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Algonquin
| Vehicles available | Algonquin | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±1.8 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% (±2.4 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% (±3.6 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±4.1 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Algonquin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Algonquin
| Algonquin | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.1% (±2.8 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.6 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Algonquin, 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 Algonquin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin | — | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Lake in the Hills | 1.4 mi | 32.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carpentersville | 2.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Dundee Township | 3.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Algonquin Township | 3.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Dundee | 3.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Gilberts | 4.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Trout Valley | 4.4 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 4.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carpentersville, IL (28.2 minutes), West Dundee, IL (25.5 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 30 | Nunda Township | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Huntley | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) |
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 Algonquin
How long is the average commute in Algonquin?
Workers who live in Algonquin, IL take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Algonquin without a car?
6.1% of households in Algonquin have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Algonquin?
23.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Algonquin worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algonquin village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algonquin village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algonquin village, Illinois
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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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