How long is the commute from Deerfield, IL?
Workers who live in Deerfield, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.1% of workers drive alone to work.
6.5% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
28.5% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 6.5%
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Deerfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Deerfield | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.1% (±3.5 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.5% (±3.7 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Deerfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Deerfield, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Lake County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Deerfield ranks 43 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 985 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Deerfield
| Vehicles available | Deerfield | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±2.3 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% (±3.1 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.3% (±3.5 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±2.0 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Deerfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (4.6%).
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 Deerfield
| Deerfield | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.5% (±3.7 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Deerfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lake County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Deerfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield | — | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Bannockburn | 2.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Deerfield Township | 2.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Riverwoods | 2.2 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Highland Park | 2.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Northbrook | 2.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Moraine Township | 2.8 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Highwood | 3.4 mi | 31.1 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnshire | 3.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Riverwoods, IL (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Benton Township (Lake County) | 28.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 38 | West Deerfield Township | 28.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 | Lake Bluff | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 40 | Indian Creek | 28.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 41 (tie) | Mundelein | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 41 (tie) | Moraine Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Deerfield | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Deer Park | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Vernon Township | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 46 (tie) | Beach Park | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 (tie) | Zion | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 46 (tie) | Zion Township | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Lake Zurich | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Deerfield
How long is the average commute in Deerfield?
Workers who live in Deerfield, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Deerfield without a car?
6.7% of households in Deerfield have no vehicle, and 6.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Deerfield?
28.5% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Deerfield worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deerfield village, 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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