How long is the commute from Forest Park, IL?
Workers who live in Forest Park, IL take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.5% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
6.9% of workers walk to work.
24.2% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in Forest Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.5% (±6.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±3.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±1.9 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.9% (±4.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.2% (±6.1 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Forest Park, the average commute is lower than in 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 Forest Park, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Forest Park ranks 118 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1060 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Park
| Vehicles available | Forest Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±3.3 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.7% (±5.5 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% (±4.6 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.8% (±3.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Forest Park, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
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 Forest Park
| Forest Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.2% (±6.1 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
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 Forest Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | — | 27.4 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| North Riverside | 1.6 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood | 1.7 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| River Forest | 1.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| River Forest Township | 1.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Oak Park | 1.9 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Oak Park Township | 1.9 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Berwyn | 2.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn Township | 2.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maywood, IL (34.4 minutes), River Forest, IL (32.5 minutes), River Forest Township, IL (32.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 112 (tie) | Arlington Heights | 27.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 112 (tie) | Merrionette Park | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 112 (tie) | Palatine | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 115 | Berkeley | 27.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 116 (tie) | Evanston | 27.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 116 (tie) | Willow Springs | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 118 (tie) | Forest Park | 27.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 118 (tie) | Westchester | 27.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 118 (tie) | Palatine Township | 27.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 121 (tie) | Glenview | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 121 (tie) | Melrose Park | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 123 (tie) | Hazel Crest | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 123 (tie) | Northbrook | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Forest Park
How long is the average commute in Forest Park?
Workers who live in Forest Park, IL take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Park without a car?
11.7% of households in Forest Park have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Park?
24.2% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Forest Park worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Park village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Park village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Park 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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