How long is the commute from Fox Lake, IL?
Workers who live in Fox Lake, IL take an average of 33.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Fox Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Fox Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±5.1 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±3.9 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±3.9 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Fox Lake, the average commute is higher than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fox Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Fox Lake ranks 7 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 279 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fox Lake
| Vehicles available | Fox Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±2.5 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±6.1 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±6.0 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±4.9 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Fox Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (4.6%).
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 Fox Lake
| Fox Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±3.9 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±4.2 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fox Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (94.3%).
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 Fox Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Lake | — | 33.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Pistakee Highlands | 2.2 mi | 36.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Burton Township (McHenry County) | 2.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Lake Hills | 3.1 mi | 34.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Grove | 3.3 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Lake County) | 4.2 mi | 33.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Channel Lake | 4.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.6) | Lower |
| Antioch Township | 4.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Johnsburg | 4.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Channel Lake, IL (26.8 minutes), Johnsburg, IL (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorn Woods | 39.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Tower Lakes | 35.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 (tie) | Fox Lake Hills | 34.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Round Lake Heights | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Lake Villa Township | 34.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Lindenhurst | 34.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Fox Lake | 33.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 (tie) | Riverwoods | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Lake Villa | 33.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Grant Township (Lake County) | 33.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Long Grove | 33.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Forest Lake | 33.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 13 | Lake Barrington | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Fox Lake
How long is the average commute in Fox Lake?
Workers who live in Fox Lake, IL take an average of 33.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fox Lake without a car?
5.4% of households in Fox Lake have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fox Lake?
12.7% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Fox Lake worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Lake village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Lake village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Lake 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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