How long is the commute from Dolton, IL?
Workers who live in Dolton, IL take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
8.1% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
13.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 8.1%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 13.6%
How people in Dolton get to work
| Means of transportation | Dolton | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±6.0 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±3.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.1% (±3.0 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±3.0 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Dolton, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Dolton, 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, Dolton ranks 59 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 553 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dolton
| Vehicles available | Dolton | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% (±3.3 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±5.2 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±4.4 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±4.1 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Dolton, 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 higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dolton
| Dolton | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±3.0 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±2.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dolton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
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 Dolton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolton | — | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Thornton Township | 2.0 mi | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenix | 2.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 2.2 mi | 33.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Holland | 2.2 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Burnham | 2.8 mi | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey | 3.3 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dixmoor | 3.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Calumet Township | 3.7 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dixmoor, IL (22.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Holland, IL (34.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Burbank | 31.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 54 (tie) | Country Club Hills | 31.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 54 (tie) | Western Springs | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 56 (tie) | Oak Lawn | 30.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 56 (tie) | River Grove | 30.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 58 (tie) | Bridgeview | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 58 (tie) | Dolton | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 60 (tie) | Barrington | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 60 (tie) | Orland Hills | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 62 | Worth Township (Cook County) | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 63 (tie) | Barrington Hills | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 63 (tie) | Glenwood | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 65 (tie) | Alsip | 30.1 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 Dolton
How long is the average commute in Dolton?
Workers who live in Dolton, IL take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dolton without a car?
13.6% of households in Dolton have no vehicle, and 8.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dolton?
11.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Dolton worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dolton 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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