How long is the commute from Canteen Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Canteen Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Canteen Township, IL take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

82.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2.4% take public transportation.

2.0% of workers walk to work.

6.4% work from home.

5.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 20.4 minutes (±1.4)
Public transportation: 2.4%
Work from home: 6.4%
Households without a car: 5.8%

How people in Canteen Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Canteen Township	St. Clair County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	82.2% (±5.0 points)	75.4%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.1% (±3.6 points)	8.1%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.4% (±2.0 points)	1.6%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	2.0% (±2.1 points)	1.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±1.3 points)	1.1%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	6.4% (±2.9 points)	12.4%	15.9%	15.1%

In Canteen Township, the average commute is lower than in St. Clair County (24.0 minutes).

It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Canteen Township, 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, Canteen Township ranks 41 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2205 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Canteen Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Canteen Township	St. Clair County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	5.8% (±3.0 points)	7.5%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	42.6% (±9.4 points)	34.6%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	30.7% (±6.8 points)	37.0%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	20.9% (±6.1 points)	20.9%	18.3%	21.9%

In Canteen Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Clair County (7.5%).

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 Canteen Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Canteen Township	St. Clair County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	6.4% (±2.9 points)	12.4% (±0.9 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.3% (±3.0 points)	94.2% (±0.6 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	78.6% (±7.4 points)	89.7% (±0.9 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Canteen Township, 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 Canteen Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Canteen Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Canteen Township	—	20.4 minutes (±1.4)	—
Washington Park	0.9 mi	20.9 minutes (±4.2)	Not measurably different
Fairmont City	1.4 mi	16.9 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
Caseyville	2.4 mi	21.2 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
East St. Louis	3.1 mi	23.3 minutes (±1.9)	Higher
East St. Louis Township	3.1 mi	23.3 minutes (±1.9)	Higher
Madison	3.8 mi	18.3 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Stites Township	4.7 mi	25.2 minutes (±7.9)	Not measurably different
Fairview Heights	4.8 mi	22.0 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont City, IL (16.9 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East St. Louis, IL (23.3 minutes), East St. Louis Township, IL (23.3 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
35	Millstadt Township	22.5 minutes (±2.1)
36	Caseyville Township	22.4 minutes (±1.3)
37	Fairview Heights	22.0 minutes (±1.9)
38	Caseyville	21.2 minutes (±1.8)
39 (tie)	Millstadt	20.9 minutes (±2.6)
39 (tie)	Washington Park	20.9 minutes (±4.2)
41	Canteen Township	20.4 minutes (±1.4)
42	Shiloh Valley Township	19.0 minutes (±2.0)
43	Fairmont City	16.9 minutes (±2.1)
44	Sauget	15.0 minutes (±3.2)
45	Scott AFB	13.9 minutes (±2.9)

Showing 11 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.

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Questions about Canteen Township

How long is the average commute in Canteen Township?

Workers who live in Canteen Township, IL take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Canteen Township without a car?

5.8% of households in Canteen Township have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Canteen Township?

6.4% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Canteen Township worked from home, and 78.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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