How long is the commute from Gilberts, IL?
Workers who live in Gilberts, IL take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Gilberts get to work
| Means of transportation | Gilberts | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±7.8 points) | 70.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±8.1 points) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Gilberts, 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 Gilberts, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kane County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kane County, Gilberts ranks 16 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 722 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gilberts
| Vehicles available | Gilberts | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% (±8.2 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.6% (±10.5 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.2% (±8.6 points) | 26.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Gilberts, 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 Gilberts
| Gilberts | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±8.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±2.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.7% (±1.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gilberts, 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 Gilberts
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilberts | — | 29.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| West Dundee | 2.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland Township (Kane County) | 2.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3.3 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Pingree Grove | 3.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dundee Township | 3.6 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carpentersville | 4.1 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Algonquin | 4.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Huntley | 4.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sleepy Hollow, IL (34.3 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Campton Township | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Burlington | 32.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 12 | Lily Lake | 31.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Virgil | 31.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Blackberry Township | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Rutland Township (Kane County) | 30.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | Gilberts | 29.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Sugar Grove | 29.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Burlington Township | 29.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 19 | Batavia Township | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 20 | Batavia | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 | Dundee Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Hampshire Township | 28.7 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Gilberts
How long is the average commute in Gilberts?
Workers who live in Gilberts, IL take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gilberts without a car?
1.6% of households in Gilberts have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gilberts?
20.5% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Gilberts worked from home, and 98.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilberts village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilberts village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilberts 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 .
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