How long is the commute from Geneseo, IL?
Workers who live in Geneseo, IL take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Geneseo get to work
| Means of transportation | Geneseo | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±4.6 points) | 80.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.8 points) | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±3.2 points) | 8.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Geneseo, the average commute is lower than in Henry County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Geneseo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henry County, Geneseo ranks 33 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2370 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Geneseo
| Vehicles available | Geneseo | Henry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±3.0 points) | 6.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±4.5 points) | 27.7% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.7% (±6.0 points) | 40.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.9% (±3.4 points) | 25.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Geneseo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henry County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Geneseo
| Geneseo | Henry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±3.2 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±3.3 points) | 93.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±5.2 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Geneseo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henry County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Geneseo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo | — | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Geneseo Township | 0.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Phenix Township | 5.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Munson Township | 5.8 mi | 13.7 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Edford Township | 6.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Atkinson Township | 6.1 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Hanna Township | 7.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Osco Township | 8.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Atkinson | 8.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Munson Township, IL (13.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edford Township, IL (32.4 minutes), Atkinson Township, IL (23.1 minutes), Hanna Township, IL (23.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Galva | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 28 | Phenix Township | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 | Burns Township | 20.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 30 | Alpha | 19.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 31 (tie) | Kewanee | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Geneseo Township | 19.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 33 | Geneseo | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 34 | Cornwall Township | 15.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 | Wethersfield Township | 14.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 36 | Munson Township | 13.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 37 | Alba Township | 12.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 38 | Loraine Township | 12.0 minutes (±8.2) |
Showing 12 of 38 places in Henry 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 Geneseo
How long is the average commute in Geneseo?
Workers who live in Geneseo, IL take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Geneseo without a car?
8.6% of households in Geneseo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Geneseo?
8.2% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Geneseo worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneseo city, 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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