How long is the commute from Fairmont, IL?
Workers who live in Fairmont, IL take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Fairmont get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmont | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±10.2 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.7% (±9.6 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Fairmont, the average commute is lower than in Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Fairmont ranks 55 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1788 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmont
| Vehicles available | Fairmont | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±4.4 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±10.9 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±10.5 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±8.3 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Fairmont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Will County (3.9%).
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 Fairmont
| Fairmont | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±3.4 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Will County (94.1%).
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 Fairmont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont | — | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Ridgewood | 2.0 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport | 2.5 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Crest Hill | 3.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Ingalls Park | 3.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport Township | 3.1 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Joliet Township | 3.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyland | 4.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Preston Heights | 4.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lockport, IL (35.3 minutes), Crest Hill, IL (28.0 minutes), Lockport Township, IL (31.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Wesley Township | 26.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 50 | Ingalls Park | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 51 | Joliet Township | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 52 | Rockdale | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 53 (tie) | Arbury Hills | 23.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 53 (tie) | Wilmington (Will County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 55 | Fairmont | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 56 | Preston Heights | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 57 | Wilmington Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 9 of 57 places in Will County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairmont is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Fairmont
How long is the average commute in Fairmont?
Workers who live in Fairmont, IL take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmont without a car?
5.6% of households in Fairmont have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmont?
3.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Fairmont worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont CDP, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont CDP, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmont CDP, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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