How long is the commute from Ford Heights, IL?
Workers who live in Ford Heights, IL take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
11.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
29.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 11.7%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 29.0%
How people in Ford Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Ford Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±20.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±17.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.7% (±14.5 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ford Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ford Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Ford Heights ranks 38 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 387 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ford Heights
| Vehicles available | Ford Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 29.0% (±11.7 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±13.5 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.9% (±11.9 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.9% (±6.8 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ford Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cook County (18.0%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ford Heights
| Ford Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.5% (±8.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.7% (±10.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ford Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ford Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Heights | — | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Bloom Township | 1.0 mi | 33.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sauk Village | 1.6 mi | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lynwood | 1.8 mi | 49.6 minutes (±15.1) | Higher |
| Glenwood | 2.6 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Heights | 2.7 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Steger | 3.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Chicago Heights | 3.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Dyer | 3.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Chicago Heights, IL (21.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lynwood, IL (49.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 (tie) | Crestwood | 32.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Lansing | 32.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Winnetka | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Riverside | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest Township | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 38 | Ford Heights | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 39 (tie) | Elmwood Park | 32.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 (tie) | Steger | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 41 (tie) | Evergreen Park | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 41 (tie) | Golf | 32.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 43 (tie) | Norwood Park Township | 32.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 (tie) | Thornton Township | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Ford Heights
How long is the average commute in Ford Heights?
Workers who live in Ford Heights, IL take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ford Heights without a car?
29.0% of households in Ford Heights have no vehicle, and 11.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ford Heights?
0.0% (±8.5 points) of workers who live in Ford Heights worked from home, and 76.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ford Heights village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ford Heights village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ford Heights village, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ford Heights village, Illinois (place:26710, in state:17).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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