How long is the commute from Green Oaks, IL?
Workers who live in Green Oaks, IL take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.4% of workers drive alone to work.
4.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
27.6% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 4.8%
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Green Oaks get to work
| Means of transportation | Green Oaks | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.4% (±8.0 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±4.4 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.8% (±3.7 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.6% (±7.6 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Green Oaks, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Green Oaks, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Green Oaks ranks 26 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 520 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Green Oaks
| Vehicles available | Green Oaks | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±6.4 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% (±12.8 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±7.0 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±8.7 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Green Oaks, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Green Oaks
| Green Oaks | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.6% (±7.6 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±3.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Green Oaks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (94.3%).
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 Green Oaks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks | — | 30.9 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Knollwood | 1.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Libertyville Township | 2.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Chicago | 2.9 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Libertyville | 3.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shields Township | 3.1 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Lake Bluff | 3.2 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Park City | 3.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mettawa | 3.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knollwood, IL (21.0 minutes), North Chicago, IL (16.8 minutes), Shields Township, IL (20.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Cuba Township | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 (tie) | Lake Forest | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Round Lake | 31.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 21 (tie) | Wauconda | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Wauconda Township | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 25 | Highwood | 31.1 minutes (±11.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Green Oaks | 30.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Mettawa | 30.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 28 | Ela Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 29 (tie) | Antioch | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Round Lake Beach | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Venetian Village | 30.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 32 | Winthrop Harbor | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Green Oaks
How long is the average commute in Green Oaks?
Workers who live in Green Oaks, IL take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Green Oaks without a car?
11.1% of households in Green Oaks have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Green Oaks?
27.6% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Green Oaks worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Oaks village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Oaks village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Oaks 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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