How long is the commute from Crete, IL?
Workers who live in Crete, IL take an average of 38.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.2 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Crete get to work
| Means of transportation | Crete | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±4.3 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.4 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±3.1 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Crete, the average commute is higher than in Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Crete, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Crete ranks 2 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 90 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Crete
| Vehicles available | Crete | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±7.8 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±6.3 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±5.7 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Crete, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Will County (3.9%).
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 Crete
| Crete | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±3.1 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±3.9 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Crete, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Will County (94.1%).
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 Crete
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete | — | 38.2 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Crete Township | 1.8 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Steger | 2.2 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| South Chicago Heights | 3.0 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Park Forest | 4.3 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Sauk Village | 4.4 mi | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| University Park | 4.6 mi | 39.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook (community) | 4.8 mi | 35.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Heights | 4.9 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Steger, IL (32.2 minutes), South Chicago Heights, IL (21.4 minutes), Park Forest, IL (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | 39.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Crete | 38.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Manhattan | 37.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Manhattan Township | 37.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Florence Township (Will County) | 36.8 minutes (±11.0) |
| 6 | Custer Township | 36.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Willowbrook (community) | 35.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Homer Glen | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 8 of 57 places in Will 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 Crete
How long is the average commute in Crete?
Workers who live in Crete, IL take an average of 38.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Crete without a car?
1.9% of households in Crete have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Crete?
10.7% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Crete worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crete village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crete village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crete village, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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