How long is the commute from Braidwood, IL?
Workers who live in Braidwood, IL take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Braidwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Braidwood | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.2% (±5.9 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±5.3 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Braidwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Braidwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Braidwood ranks 42 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 734 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Braidwood
| Vehicles available | Braidwood | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±3.6 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±6.6 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±7.0 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.5% (±8.1 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Braidwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Will County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Braidwood
| Braidwood | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±3.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±5.0 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Braidwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Will County (94.1%).
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 Braidwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwood | — | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Diamond | 1.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Reed Township | 1.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Godley | 2.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coal City | 3.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Braceville Township | 3.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Braceville | 3.9 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Carbon Hill | 4.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Felix Township | 4.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Carbon Hill, IL (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 35 (tie) | Peotone Township | 29.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 35 (tie) | Washington Township (Will County) | 29.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 38 | Du Page Township | 29.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 39 | Troy Township | 29.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Sunnyland | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 41 | Peotone | 29.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 | Braidwood | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | Beecher | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 44 | Joliet | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 45 | Ridgewood | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 46 (tie) | Crest Hill | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 46 (tie) | Frankfort Square | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 48 | Crystal Lawns | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will 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 Braidwood
How long is the average commute in Braidwood?
Workers who live in Braidwood, IL take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Braidwood without a car?
6.8% of households in Braidwood have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Braidwood?
3.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Braidwood worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braidwood city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braidwood city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braidwood 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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Figures last updated on .
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