How long is the commute from Geneva, IL?
Workers who live in Geneva, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
25.6% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Geneva get to work
| Means of transportation | Geneva | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.7% (±3.9 points) | 70.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±1.3 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.6% (±3.6 points) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Geneva, the average commute is not measurably different from Kane County (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Geneva, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Kane County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kane County, Geneva ranks 30 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 991 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Geneva
| Vehicles available | Geneva | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±3.5 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% (±4.6 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±3.4 points) | 26.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Geneva, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kane County (4.7%).
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 Geneva
| Geneva | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.6% (±3.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±1.0 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Geneva, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kane County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Geneva
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | — | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Geneva Township | 0.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Batavia | 2.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles | 2.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Batavia Township | 3.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles Township | 4.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Aurora | 5.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Blackberry Township | 5.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Chicago | 5.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Carpentersville | 28.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Elgin | 28.2 minutes (±0.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Hampshire | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 24 (tie) | South Elgin | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Wayne | 28.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Geneva Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 30 | Geneva | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 (tie) | Elgin Township | 27.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 31 (tie) | St. Charles Township | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 33 | Elburn | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 34 | Aurora | 27.2 minutes (±0.6) |
| 35 | St. Charles | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 36 | Virgil Township | 26.9 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Kane 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 Geneva
How long is the average commute in Geneva?
Workers who live in Geneva, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Geneva without a car?
1.1% of households in Geneva have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Geneva?
25.6% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Geneva worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Geneva 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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Figures last updated on .
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