How long is the commute from Farmington, IL?
Workers who live in Farmington, IL take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.9% of workers walk to work.
1.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Farmington get to work
| Means of transportation | Farmington | Fulton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.1% (±8.3 points) | 82.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±4.5 points) | 7.8% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.9% (±6.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 5.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Farmington, the average commute is not measurably different from Fulton County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Farmington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fulton County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fulton County, Farmington ranks 32 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1486 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Farmington
| Vehicles available | Farmington | Fulton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | 5.3% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±8.1 points) | 31.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±7.9 points) | 38.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±6.3 points) | 24.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Farmington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fulton County (5.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Farmington
| Farmington | Fulton County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 5.1% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±5.0 points) | 93.5% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±5.8 points) | 87.9% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Farmington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fulton County (87.9%).
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 Farmington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | — | 25.1 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Farmington Township | 3.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Trivoli Township | 4.3 mi | 33.2 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Salem Township (Knox County) | 4.5 mi | 33.3 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Norris | 5.2 mi | 13.3 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Yates City | 5.6 mi | 35.5 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Elmwood | 6.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Township | 6.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township | 7.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Norris, IL (13.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Trivoli Township, IL (33.2 minutes), Salem Township (Knox County), IL (33.3 minutes), Yates City, IL (35.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Astoria Township | 26.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 27 | Ellisville | 26.4 minutes (±14.1) |
| 28 | Buckheart Township | 25.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 29 | Liverpool Township | 25.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 30 | Avon | 25.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 31 | Union Township (Fulton County) | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 32 | Farmington | 25.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 33 (tie) | Table Grove | 24.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 33 (tie) | Joshua Township | 24.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 35 | Dunfermline | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 36 | Marietta | 24.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 37 | Farmington Township | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 38 | Fairview | 23.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Fulton 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 Farmington
How long is the average commute in Farmington?
Workers who live in Farmington, IL take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Farmington without a car?
4.5% of households in Farmington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Farmington?
1.6% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Farmington worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington 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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