How long is the commute from Fairbury, IL?
Workers who live in Fairbury, IL take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Fairbury get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairbury | Livingston County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±6.7 points) | 80.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±4.4 points) | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±4.6 points) | 7.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Fairbury, the average commute is lower than in Livingston County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairbury, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Livingston County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Livingston County, Fairbury ranks 37 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2582 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairbury
| Vehicles available | Fairbury | Livingston County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±4.6 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±9.4 points) | 33.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±9.4 points) | 36.7% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±5.7 points) | 24.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Fairbury, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Livingston County (5.5%).
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 Fairbury
| Fairbury | Livingston County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±4.6 points) | 7.0% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±4.9 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±7.5 points) | 88.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Livingston County (88.5%).
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 Fairbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | — | 15.1 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Indian Grove Township | 2.6 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forrest Township | 5.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Forrest | 5.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Pleasant Ridge Township | 6.3 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Prairie Township | 7.0 mi | 10.3 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Strawn | 8.8 mi | 26.2 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Owego Township | 9.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Fayette Township | 9.6 mi | 28.1 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Forrest Township, IL (23.4 minutes), Forrest, IL (26.0 minutes), Strawn, IL (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Livingston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Amity Township | 20.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 32 | Esmen Township | 19.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 33 | Pontiac | 16.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 34 (tie) | Pontiac Township | 16.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 (tie) | Rooks Creek Township | 16.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 36 | Indian Grove Township | 16.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 37 | Fairbury | 15.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 38 (tie) | Pike Township | 14.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 38 (tie) | Pleasant Ridge Township | 14.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 40 | Belle Prairie Township | 10.3 minutes (±8.6) |
Showing 10 of 40 places in Livingston 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 Fairbury
How long is the average commute in Fairbury?
Workers who live in Fairbury, IL take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairbury without a car?
5.5% of households in Fairbury have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairbury?
9.1% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Fairbury worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbury city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbury city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairbury 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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