How long is the commute from East Alton, IL?
Workers who live in East Alton, IL take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in East Alton get to work
| Means of transportation | East Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±11.9 points) | 78.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±8.1 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±2.9 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±3.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±7.8 points) | 12.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In East Alton, the average commute is not measurably different from Madison County (24.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Alton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madison County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Madison County, East Alton ranks 48 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2009 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Alton
| Vehicles available | East Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±4.9 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±9.1 points) | 32.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±9.7 points) | 39.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±8.1 points) | 22.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In East Alton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Madison County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Alton
| East Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±7.8 points) | 12.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±6.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.7% (±8.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Alton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Madison County (91.0%).
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 East Alton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alton | — | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Wood River Township | 1.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rosewood Heights | 1.9 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Wood River | 2.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Alton | 2.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alton Township | 2.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bethalto | 3.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hartford | 5.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Alton | 5.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rosewood Heights, IL (28.4 minutes), West Alton, MO (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 (tie) | Alton | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 42 (tie) | Alton Township | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 44 | Pontoon Beach | 22.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 45 | Granite City Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 46 (tie) | Granite City | 22.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 46 (tie) | Venice | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 48 | East Alton | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 49 | Nameoki Township | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 | Marine | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 51 | Venice Township | 19.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 52 | Roxana | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 53 | Madison | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 12 of 53 places in Madison 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 East Alton
How long is the average commute in East Alton?
Workers who live in East Alton, IL take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Alton without a car?
9.0% of households in East Alton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Alton?
11.6% (±7.8 points) of workers who live in East Alton worked from home, and 83.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton 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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