How long is the commute from Alton, IL?
Workers who live in Alton, IL take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Alton get to work
| Means of transportation | Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±3.7 points) | 78.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.5 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±2.2 points) | 12.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Alton, the average commute is lower than in Madison County (24.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madison County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Madison County, Alton ranks 42 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1875 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alton
| Vehicles available | Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±2.0 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% (±3.3 points) | 32.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±3.5 points) | 39.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±2.0 points) | 22.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Alton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Madison County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alton
| Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±2.2 points) | 12.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±1.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Madison County (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | — | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Alton Township | 0.0 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Alton | 2.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Alton | 4.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Rosewood Heights | 4.3 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Wood River Township | 4.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wood River | 4.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Foster Township (Madison County) | 5.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Godfrey | 5.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Alton, MO (29.0 minutes), Rosewood Heights, IL (28.4 minutes), Foster Township (Madison County), IL (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Chouteau Township | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 37 | Hamel | 24.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 38 | Wood River | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 39 | Bethalto | 23.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 (tie) | Edwardsville | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 40 (tie) | Wood River Township | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 42 (tie) | Alton | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 42 (tie) | Alton Township | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 44 | Pontoon Beach | 22.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 45 | Granite City Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 46 (tie) | Granite City | 22.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 46 (tie) | Venice | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 48 | East Alton | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Alton
How long is the average commute in Alton?
Workers who live in Alton, IL take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alton without a car?
10.4% of households in Alton have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alton?
9.7% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Alton worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alton city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alton city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alton city, 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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