How long is the commute from Crystal Lake, IL?
Workers who live in Crystal Lake, IL take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
15.0% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 15.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Crystal Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Crystal Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±3.2 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±2.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.0% (±2.1 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Crystal Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Crystal Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McHenry County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Crystal Lake ranks 32 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 738 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Crystal Lake
| Vehicles available | Crystal Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.0 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±2.8 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±3.2 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±2.3 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Crystal Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.5%).
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 Crystal Lake
| Crystal Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.0% (±2.1 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Crystal Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Crystal Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | — | 29.3 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Lakewood | 2.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Algonquin Township | 3.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake in the Hills | 3.8 mi | 32.0 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Prairie Grove | 4.3 mi | 35.4 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Cary | 4.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Nunda Township | 4.7 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Hills | 4.9 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grafton Township | 4.9 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake in the Hills, IL (32.0 minutes), Prairie Grove, IL (35.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Grafton Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Union | 30.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Algonquin Township | 30.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 29 | Marengo | 30.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 30 | Nunda Township | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Huntley | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 | Crystal Lake | 29.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 33 | Ringwood | 29.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 34 | McHenry | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | Cary | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 | Chemung Township | 28.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Hebron | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Hebron Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Crystal Lake
How long is the average commute in Crystal Lake?
Workers who live in Crystal Lake, IL take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Crystal Lake without a car?
3.1% of households in Crystal Lake have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Crystal Lake?
15.0% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Crystal Lake worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake 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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