How long is the commute from Countryside, IL?
Workers who live in Countryside, IL take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
19.4% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Countryside get to work
| Means of transportation | Countryside | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±5.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±4.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±3.8 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.4% (±5.2 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Countryside, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Countryside, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Countryside ranks 141 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1587 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Countryside
| Vehicles available | Countryside | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% (±7.1 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±8.1 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±5.3 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Countryside, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Countryside
| Countryside | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.4% (±5.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±4.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Countryside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Countryside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside | — | 24.5 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Lyons Township | 0.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Hodgkins | 0.9 mi | 16.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Indian Head Park | 1.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| La Grange | 2.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Western Springs | 2.3 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| McCook | 2.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Springs | 2.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Justice | 2.9 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hodgkins, IL (16.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lyons Township, IL (29.6 minutes), Indian Head Park, IL (29.9 minutes), La Grange, IL (28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 135 (tie) | Elk Grove Village | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 135 (tie) | Rolling Meadows | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 137 | Forest View | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 138 | Elk Grove Township | 25.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 139 (tie) | Northfield | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 139 (tie) | Schiller Park | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 141 | Countryside | 24.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 142 | Posen | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 143 | Dixmoor | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 144 | Rosemont | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 145 | McCook | 22.1 minutes (±7.7) |
| 146 | South Chicago Heights | 21.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 147 | Stone Park | 20.2 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Countryside
How long is the average commute in Countryside?
Workers who live in Countryside, IL take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Countryside without a car?
2.2% of households in Countryside have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Countryside?
19.4% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Countryside worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Countryside city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Countryside city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Countryside 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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