How long is the commute from German Valley, IL?
Workers who live in German Valley, IL take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in German Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | German Valley | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.1% (±6.8 points) | 77.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±4.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±14.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±4.7 points) | 10.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In German Valley, the average commute is higher than in Stephenson County (20.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In German Valley, 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, German Valley ranks 12 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1456 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in German Valley
| Vehicles available | German Valley | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | 7.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±8.0 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.7% (±12.6 points) | 35.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±10.4 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In German Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Stephenson County (7.9%).
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 German Valley
| German Valley | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±4.7 points) | 10.3% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±3.5 points) | 91.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±6.3 points) | 86.5% (±1.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In German Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stephenson County (86.5%).
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 German Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Valley | — | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Maryland Township | 4.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ridott Township | 4.5 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township | 4.7 mi | 16.8 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
| Adeline | 5.1 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ridott | 5.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River Township | 6.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Seward Township (Winnebago County) | 7.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River | 7.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Silver Creek Township, IL (16.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Rock Run Township | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Buckeye Township | 29.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Erin Township | 27.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 9 | West Point Township | 26.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 10 | Lena | 26.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 11 | Dakota Township | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | German Valley | 25.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Loran Township | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Dakota | 25.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Orangeville | 24.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Winslow Township | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 17 | Oneco Township | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Pearl City | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 13 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 German Valley
How long is the average commute in German Valley?
Workers who live in German Valley, IL take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in German Valley without a car?
2.9% of households in German Valley have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in German Valley?
6.7% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in German Valley worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — German Valley village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — German Valley village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — German Valley 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 .