How long is the commute from Forrest, IL?
Workers who live in Forrest, IL take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±6.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Forrest get to work
| Means of transportation | Forrest | Livingston County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±8.5 points) | 80.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±9.0 points) | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±3.8 points) | 7.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Forrest, the average commute is not measurably different from Livingston County (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forrest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Livingston County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Livingston County, Forrest ranks 19 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1328 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forrest
| Vehicles available | Forrest | Livingston County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.6% (±10.2 points) | 33.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±8.8 points) | 36.7% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±7.7 points) | 24.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Forrest, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Livingston County (5.5%).
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 Forrest
| Forrest | Livingston County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±3.8 points) | 7.0% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±3.9 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±4.1 points) | 88.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forrest, 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 Forrest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest | — | 26.0 minutes (±6.4) | — |
| Forrest Township | 1.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge Township | 3.1 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Fairbury | 5.6 mi | 15.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Chatsworth | 6.1 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Chatsworth Township | 6.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Strawn | 6.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Grove Township | 6.9 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Fayette Township | 7.8 mi | 28.1 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pleasant Ridge Township, IL (14.1 minutes), Fairbury, IL (15.1 minutes), Indian Grove Township, IL (16.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Union Township (Livingston County) | 27.5 minutes (±6.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Chatsworth Township | 27.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Long Point Township | 27.4 minutes (±8.8) |
| 14 (tie) | Reading Township | 27.4 minutes (±10.9) |
| 17 | Strawn | 26.2 minutes (±9.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Cullom | 26.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 18 (tie) | Forrest | 26.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 20 | Odell Township | 25.7 minutes (±6.1) |
| 21 | Owego Township | 25.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 22 | Odell | 24.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 23 (tie) | Saunemin | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Forrest Township | 23.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Sullivan Township (Livingston County) | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 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 Forrest
How long is the average commute in Forrest?
Workers who live in Forrest, IL take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forrest without a car?
0.7% of households in Forrest have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forrest?
5.7% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Forrest worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forrest village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forrest village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forrest 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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