How long is the commute from Glenwood, IL?
Workers who live in Glenwood, IL take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Glenwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Glenwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±6.6 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.7 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±2.1 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±6.2 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±4.1 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Glenwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glenwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Glenwood ranks 64 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 615 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glenwood
| Vehicles available | Glenwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±3.2 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.3% (±7.6 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±6.4 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±4.3 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Glenwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Glenwood
| Glenwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±4.1 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±5.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Glenwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
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 Glenwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | — | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Bloom Township | 1.9 mi | 33.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton | 2.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Chicago Heights | 2.4 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ford Heights | 2.6 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Homewood | 2.9 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Hazel Crest | 3.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lynwood | 3.4 mi | 49.6 minutes (±15.1) | Higher |
| Lansing | 3.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thornton, IL (25.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lynwood, IL (49.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 58 (tie) | Bridgeview | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 58 (tie) | Dolton | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 60 (tie) | Barrington | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 60 (tie) | Orland Hills | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 62 | Worth Township (Cook County) | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 63 (tie) | Barrington Hills | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 63 (tie) | Glenwood | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 65 (tie) | Alsip | 30.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 65 (tie) | Chicago Heights | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 65 (tie) | Harvey | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 65 (tie) | Streamwood | 30.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 69 (tie) | Hickory Hills | 29.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 69 (tie) | Indian Head Park | 29.9 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook 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 Glenwood
How long is the average commute in Glenwood?
Workers who live in Glenwood, IL take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glenwood without a car?
6.4% of households in Glenwood have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glenwood?
9.3% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Glenwood worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood 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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