How long is the commute from Alto Township, IL?
Workers who live in Alto Township, IL take an average of 30.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.5 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Alto Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Alto Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.1% (±25.3 points) | 82.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 28.2% (±17.2 points) | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.6 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.9 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±9.6 points) | 5.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Alto Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alto Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Alto Township ranks 13 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 583 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alto Township
| Vehicles available | Alto Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±2.1 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.2% (±5.5 points) | 30.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±10.3 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 62.2% (±11.8 points) | 24.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Alto Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lee County (6.6%).
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 Alto Township
| Alto Township | Lee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±9.6 points) | 5.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±2.9 points) | 92.2% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±4.3 points) | 87.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alto Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lee County (87.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alto Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Township | — | 30.5 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Steward | 1.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lee | 4.1 mi | 34.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Milan Township | 5.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Creek Township | 6.0 mi | 35.0 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Reynolds Township | 6.1 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Creston | 6.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rochelle | 6.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Dement Township | 7.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rochelle, IL (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | West Brooklyn | 36.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 8 | Willow Creek Township | 35.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 9 | Harmon | 34.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 10 | Lee Center Township | 32.9 minutes (±9.6) |
| 11 | Compton | 32.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 12 | Brooklyn Township (Lee County) | 31.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 | Alto Township | 30.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 14 | Bradford Township | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 15 | Steward | 29.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Reynolds Township | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Sublette | 29.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | Amboy Township | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 19 | Amboy | 28.1 minutes (±10.2) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Lee 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 Alto Township
How long is the average commute in Alto Township?
Workers who live in Alto Township, IL take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alto Township without a car?
2.0% of households in Alto Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alto Township?
11.3% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Alto Township worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alto township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alto township, Lee County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alto township, Lee 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 Alto township, Lee County, Illinois (county subdivision:01101, in state:17 county:103).
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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