How long is the commute from Harvard, IL?
Workers who live in Harvard, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.5% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Harvard get to work
| Means of transportation | Harvard | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±5.5 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±5.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.5% (±3.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±2.4 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Harvard, the average commute is not measurably different from McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harvard, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in McHenry County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Harvard ranks 43 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1285 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harvard
| Vehicles available | Harvard | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.8 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±6.6 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±7.0 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±7.6 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Harvard, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.5%).
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 Harvard
| Harvard | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±2.4 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±4.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Harvard, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in McHenry County (95.4%).
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 Harvard
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard | — | 26.2 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Chemung Township | 2.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dunham Township | 4.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alden Township | 4.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland Township | 6.1 mi | 36.5 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Capron | 6.4 mi | 28.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Walworth | 7.1 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| LeRoy Township | 7.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township | 7.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hartland Township, IL (36.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 (tie) | Hebron | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Hebron Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 39 | Lakewood | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 40 | Johnsburg | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 41 | Dunham Township | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 42 | McCullom Lake | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 43 | Harvard | 26.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 44 | Greenwood | 25.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 45 | Dorr Township | 25.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 46 | Woodstock | 24.6 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Harvard
How long is the average commute in Harvard?
Workers who live in Harvard, IL take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harvard without a car?
3.9% of households in Harvard have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harvard?
5.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Harvard worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvard city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvard city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harvard city, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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