How long is the commute from Cicero, IL?
Workers who live in Cicero, IL take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
7.3% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 7.3%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Cicero get to work
| Means of transportation | Cicero | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±2.3 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.3% (±1.5 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±1.0 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Cicero, the average commute is lower 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 Cicero, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Cicero ranks 77 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 736 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cicero
| Vehicles available | Cicero | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±1.9 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±3.1 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±2.7 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±2.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Cicero, 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 Cicero
| Cicero | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±1.0 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±1.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cicero, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cicero
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero | — | 29.3 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Cicero Township | 0.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn | 1.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn Township | 1.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stickney | 2.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Forest View | 2.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Riverside | 3.1 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Park | 3.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 3.3 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stickney, IL (25.7 minutes), Forest View, IL (25.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Park, IL (31.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 69 (tie) | Palos Heights | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 69 (tie) | Stickney Township | 29.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 73 (tie) | Palos Park | 29.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 73 (tie) | Hanover Township (Cook County) | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 73 (tie) | Lyons Township | 29.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 76 | Maine Township (Cook County) | 29.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 77 (tie) | Cicero | 29.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 77 (tie) | North Riverside | 29.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 77 (tie) | Cicero Township | 29.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 80 (tie) | Hillside | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 80 (tie) | Park Ridge | 29.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 80 (tie) | Barrington Township | 29.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Berwyn | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 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 Cicero
How long is the average commute in Cicero?
Workers who live in Cicero, IL take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cicero without a car?
9.3% of households in Cicero have no vehicle, and 7.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cicero?
5.5% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Cicero worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cicero town, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cicero town, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cicero town, 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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