How long is the commute from Calumet Park, IL?
Workers who live in Calumet Park, IL take an average of 38.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.3% of workers drive alone to work.
14.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.5 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 14.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in Calumet Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Calumet Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.3% (±10.7 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±5.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 14.0% (±7.8 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±4.7 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Calumet Park, the average commute is higher than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Calumet Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (11.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Calumet Park ranks 3 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 88 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Calumet Park
| Vehicles available | Calumet Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±5.1 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.6% (±6.6 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±6.2 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.8% (±4.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Calumet Park, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
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 Calumet Park
| Calumet Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±4.7 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±4.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Calumet Park, 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 Calumet Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Park | — | 38.5 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Calumet Township | 0.6 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Island | 1.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Riverdale | 2.0 mi | 33.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dixmoor | 2.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Merrionette Park | 2.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Posen | 2.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Robbins | 3.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Phoenix | 4.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blue Island, IL (29.0 minutes), Dixmoor, IL (22.9 minutes), Merrionette Park, IL (27.7 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynwood | 49.6 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Olympia Fields | 42.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Calumet Park | 38.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 4 | Burnham | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 5 | Glencoe | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Markham | 35.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Palos Hills | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Sauk Village | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Lemont Township | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 9 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 Calumet Park
How long is the average commute in Calumet Park?
Workers who live in Calumet Park, IL take an average of 38.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Calumet Park without a car?
11.7% of households in Calumet Park have no vehicle, and 14.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Calumet Park?
9.0% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Calumet Park worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet Park village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet Park village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet Park village, 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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