How long is the commute from Barrington Hills, IL?
Workers who live in Barrington Hills, IL take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.4% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
26.4% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Barrington Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Barrington Hills | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.4% (±7.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.0% (±3.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.4% (±7.2 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Barrington Hills, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Barrington Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Barrington Hills ranks 63 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 614 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Barrington Hills
| Vehicles available | Barrington Hills | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% (±8.7 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±9.8 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 52.8% (±8.9 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Barrington Hills, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
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 Barrington Hills
| Barrington Hills | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.4% (±7.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±4.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Barrington Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
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 Barrington Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Hills | — | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Barrington Township | 2.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Dundee | 3.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 3.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fox River Grove | 4.0 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Barrington | 4.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cuba Township | 4.5 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Trout Valley | 4.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carpentersville | 4.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.5) | 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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 56 (tie) | River Grove | 30.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 58 (tie) | Bridgeview | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 58 (tie) | Dolton | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 60 (tie) | Barrington | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 60 (tie) | Orland Hills | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 62 | Worth Township (Cook County) | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 63 (tie) | Barrington Hills | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 63 (tie) | Glenwood | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 65 (tie) | Alsip | 30.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 65 (tie) | Chicago Heights | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 65 (tie) | Harvey | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 65 (tie) | Streamwood | 30.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 69 (tie) | Hickory Hills | 29.9 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook 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 Barrington Hills
How long is the average commute in Barrington Hills?
Workers who live in Barrington Hills, IL take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Barrington Hills without a car?
1.4% of households in Barrington Hills have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Barrington Hills?
26.4% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Barrington Hills worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington Hills village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington Hills village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington Hills village, Illinois
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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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