How long is the commute from Grayslake, IL?
Workers who live in Grayslake, IL take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
19.9% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Grayslake get to work
| Means of transportation | Grayslake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.8% (±3.2 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±2.7 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.0 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.9% (±2.8 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Grayslake, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grayslake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Grayslake ranks 54 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1096 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grayslake
| Vehicles available | Grayslake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.3 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±3.5 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.2% (±4.2 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±2.8 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Grayslake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (4.6%).
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 Grayslake
| Grayslake | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.9% (±2.8 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±0.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±1.8 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grayslake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grayslake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayslake | — | 27.2 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Avon Township | 1.7 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Hainesville | 2.1 mi | 32.7 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Third Lake | 2.4 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Round Lake Park | 2.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Gages Lake | 2.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Round Lake | 3.5 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Round Lake Beach | 3.7 mi | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Grandwood Park | 4.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Avon Township, IL (29.6 minutes), Round Lake Park, IL (33.0 minutes), Round Lake, IL (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 46 (tie) | Zion Township | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Lake Zurich | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 50 | Highland Park | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 51 (tie) | Gurnee | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 51 (tie) | Newport Township | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 53 | Wadsworth | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 54 (tie) | Grayslake | 27.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 54 (tie) | Warren Township (Lake County) | 27.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 56 | Vernon Hills | 26.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 57 | Channel Lake | 26.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 58 | Libertyville Township | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 59 | Buffalo Grove | 26.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 60 (tie) | Gages Lake | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Grayslake
How long is the average commute in Grayslake?
Workers who live in Grayslake, IL take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grayslake without a car?
3.7% of households in Grayslake have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grayslake?
19.9% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Grayslake worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayslake village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayslake village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayslake 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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