How long is the commute from Germantown, IL?
Workers who live in Germantown, IL take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Germantown get to work
| Means of transportation | Germantown | Clinton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±5.9 points) | 76.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±5.6 points) | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±4.8 points) | 12.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Germantown, the average commute is not measurably different from Clinton County (25.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Germantown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clinton County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clinton County, Germantown ranks 10 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 854 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Germantown
| Vehicles available | Germantown | Clinton County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.5 points) | 3.2% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% (±9.3 points) | 26.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±8.6 points) | 38.6% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±8.9 points) | 31.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Germantown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clinton County (3.2%).
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 Germantown
| Germantown | Clinton County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±4.8 points) | 12.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.9% (±9.2 points) | 94.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±9.2 points) | 90.8% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Germantown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clinton County (90.8%).
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 Germantown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | — | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Germantown Township | 2.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Breese Township | 3.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Breese | 4.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Albers | 4.2 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bartelso | 4.5 mi | 33.4 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Damiansville | 5.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Fe Township | 6.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Aviston | 6.3 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) | 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 Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Irishtown Township | 30.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Aviston | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Santa Fe Township | 30.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Albers | 30.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Huey | 30.0 minutes (±9.9) |
| 9 | Germantown Township | 28.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Germantown | 28.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Breese Township | 28.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 12 | Breese | 27.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Keyesport | 26.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Sugar Creek Township | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | Looking Glass Township | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Trenton | 25.2 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Clinton 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 Germantown
How long is the average commute in Germantown?
Workers who live in Germantown, IL take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Germantown without a car?
2.5% of households in Germantown have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Germantown?
13.0% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Germantown worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown 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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