How long is the commute from Brooklyn, IL?
Workers who live in Brooklyn, IL take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
21.0% work from home.
23.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±7.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 21.0%
- Households without a car
- 23.4%
How people in Brooklyn get to work
| Means of transportation | Brooklyn | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.5% (±11.1 points) | 75.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.5% (±12.4 points) | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±2.9 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.0% (±15.0 points) | 12.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Brooklyn, the average commute is not measurably different from St. Clair County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brooklyn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Clair County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Clair County, Brooklyn ranks 18 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1468 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brooklyn
| Vehicles available | Brooklyn | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.4% (±12.1 points) | 7.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.0% (±17.5 points) | 34.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.7% (±13.7 points) | 37.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 0.0% (±12.6 points) | 20.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Brooklyn, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in St. Clair County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brooklyn
| Brooklyn | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.0% (±15.0 points) | 12.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±5.1 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.3% (±11.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brooklyn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in St. Clair County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brooklyn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | — | 25.2 minutes (±7.9) | — |
| Stites Township | 0.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Venice | 1.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| East St. Louis | 3.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| East St. Louis Township | 3.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont City | 3.7 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Venice Township | 4.1 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 4.2 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| St. Louis | 4.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont City, IL (16.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Summerfield | 25.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 (tie) | Centreville Township | 25.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 (tie) | Dupo | 25.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 (tie) | St. Libory | 25.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 (tie) | O'Fallon Township | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | O'Fallon | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 (tie) | Brooklyn | 25.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Stites Township | 25.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 20 | Belleville | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Sugar Loaf Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | Shiloh | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Freeburg Township | 24.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 24 | Lebanon Township | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in St. Clair 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Brooklyn
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Brooklyn, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Brooklyn beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Brooklyn, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Brooklyn
How long is the average commute in Brooklyn?
Workers who live in Brooklyn, IL take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brooklyn without a car?
23.4% of households in Brooklyn have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brooklyn?
21.0% (±15.0 points) of workers who live in Brooklyn worked from home, and 76.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooklyn village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooklyn village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brooklyn village, 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 Brooklyn village, Illinois (place:08667, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Brooklyn at a glance
- Median rent in Brooklyn
- Renters and owners in Brooklyn
- Income and affordability in Brooklyn
- Home values in Brooklyn
- Homeowner costs in Brooklyn
- Types of homes in Brooklyn
- Bedrooms in Brooklyn
- Age of homes in Brooklyn
- Heating fuel in Brooklyn
- Fair Market Rent in Brooklyn
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across St. Clair County
- Illinois places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Illinois