How long is the commute from Byron, IL?
Workers who live in Byron, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.3% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Byron get to work
| Means of transportation | Byron | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±6.3 points) | 80.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Byron, the average commute is not measurably different from Ogle County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Byron, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ogle County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ogle County, Byron ranks 19 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1283 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Byron
| Vehicles available | Byron | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±5.4 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±9.1 points) | 28.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±7.7 points) | 40.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±5.2 points) | 25.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Byron, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ogle County (5.5%).
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 Byron
| Byron | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±3.1 points) | 92.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±7.7 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Byron, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ogle County (88.4%).
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 Byron
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron | — | 26.2 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Byron Township | 3.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Ogle County) | 3.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rockvale Township | 4.5 mi | 30.4 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stillman Valley | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River | 7.0 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River Township | 7.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Ogle County) | 7.9 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Oregon | 8.3 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scott Township (Ogle County), IL (34.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lincoln Township | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 14 | Leaf River | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Byron Township | 28.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Eagle Point Township | 28.3 minutes (±9.8) |
| 17 | Brookville Township | 28.2 minutes (±11.1) |
| 18 | Forreston | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Byron | 26.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Polo | 26.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 21 | Buffalo Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Taylor Township | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 23 | Forreston Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 24 | Grand Detour Township | 24.8 minutes (±15.9) |
| 25 | Marion Township (Ogle County) | 24.6 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Ogle 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 Byron
How long is the average commute in Byron?
Workers who live in Byron, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Byron without a car?
7.6% of households in Byron have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Byron?
5.6% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Byron worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron 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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