How long is the commute from Gages Lake, IL?
Workers who live in Gages Lake, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
21.6% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Gages Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Gages Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.2% (±4.5 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±2.4 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.6% (±3.6 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Gages Lake, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gages Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Gages Lake ranks 60 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1304 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gages Lake
| Vehicles available | Gages Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±1.5 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±4.2 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±4.5 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±4.1 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Gages Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Gages Lake
| Gages Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.6% (±3.6 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±2.2 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gages Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gages Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gages Lake | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Third Lake | 1.8 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | 2.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gurnee | 2.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grayslake | 2.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Grandwood Park | 2.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Avon Township | 3.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Park City | 4.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Libertyville | 4.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Avon Township, IL (29.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 (tie) | Grayslake | 27.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 54 (tie) | Warren Township (Lake County) | 27.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 56 | Vernon Hills | 26.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 57 | Channel Lake | 26.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 58 | Libertyville Township | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 59 | Buffalo Grove | 26.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 60 (tie) | Gages Lake | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 60 (tie) | Lincolnshire | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 60 (tie) | Waukegan | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 63 | Waukegan Township | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 64 | Libertyville | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 65 | Grandwood Park | 25.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 66 | Park City | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gages Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Gages Lake
How long is the average commute in Gages Lake?
Workers who live in Gages Lake, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gages Lake without a car?
2.4% of households in Gages Lake have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gages Lake?
21.6% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Gages Lake worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gages Lake CDP, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gages Lake CDP, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gages Lake CDP, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Gages Lake CDP, Illinois (place:28248, in state:17).
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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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