How long is the commute from Freeport, IL?
Workers who live in Freeport, IL take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
10.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.9%
How people in Freeport get to work
| Means of transportation | Freeport | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±3.7 points) | 77.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±2.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±2.4 points) | 10.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Freeport, the average commute is lower than in Stephenson County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Freeport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stephenson County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stephenson County, Freeport ranks 29 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2552 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Freeport
| Vehicles available | Freeport | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% (±2.2 points) | 7.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.5% (±3.6 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% (±3.3 points) | 35.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±2.1 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Freeport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Stephenson County (7.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Freeport
| Freeport | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±2.4 points) | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±2.0 points) | 91.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±2.7 points) | 86.5% (±1.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Freeport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stephenson County (86.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Freeport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | — | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Freeport Township | 0.0 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township (Stephenson County) | 4.4 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Township (Stephenson County) | 4.6 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Silver Creek Township | 4.6 mi | 16.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster Township | 4.7 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cedarville | 6.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Erin Township | 7.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Ridott | 8.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harlem Township (Stephenson County), IL (31.3 minutes), Cedarville, IL (22.0 minutes), Erin Township, IL (27.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stephenson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Jefferson Township | 19.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 24 | Ridott | 18.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 25 | Lancaster Township | 17.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 26 | Florence Township (Stephenson County) | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Silver Creek Township | 16.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 28 | Kent Township | 16.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Freeport | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Freeport Township | 15.9 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 30 places in Stephenson 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 Freeport
How long is the average commute in Freeport?
Workers who live in Freeport, IL take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Freeport without a car?
10.9% of households in Freeport have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Freeport?
10.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Freeport worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, Illinois
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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 last updated on .
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