How long is the commute from Forreston, IL?
Workers who live in Forreston, IL take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Forreston get to work
| Means of transportation | Forreston | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±7.6 points) | 80.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±5.6 points) | 8.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±2.5 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±4.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±4.4 points) | 8.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Forreston, the average commute is not measurably different from Ogle County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forreston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ogle County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ogle County, Forreston ranks 18 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1141 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forreston
| Vehicles available | Forreston | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±3.5 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±8.9 points) | 28.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±8.4 points) | 40.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.7% (±3.1 points) | 25.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Forreston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ogle County (5.5%).
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 Forreston
| Forreston | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±4.4 points) | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±4.4 points) | 92.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±6.5 points) | 88.4% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forreston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ogle County (88.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forreston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forreston | — | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Maryland Township | 3.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Forreston Township | 4.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township | 4.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Adeline | 4.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brookville Township | 5.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Morris Township | 7.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| German Valley | 7.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township | 8.1 mi | 16.8 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Silver Creek Township, IL (16.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Creston | 29.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 | Lincoln Township | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 14 | Leaf River | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Byron Township | 28.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Eagle Point Township | 28.3 minutes (±9.8) |
| 17 | Brookville Township | 28.2 minutes (±11.1) |
| 18 | Forreston | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Byron | 26.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Polo | 26.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 21 | Buffalo Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Taylor Township | 25.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 23 | Forreston Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 24 | Grand Detour Township | 24.8 minutes (±15.9) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Ogle 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 Forreston
How long is the average commute in Forreston?
Workers who live in Forreston, IL take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forreston without a car?
6.3% of households in Forreston have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forreston?
8.4% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Forreston worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forreston village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forreston village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forreston 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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Figures last updated on .
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