How long is the commute from Highwood, IL?
Workers who live in Highwood, IL take an average of 31.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.3% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±11.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.3%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Highwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Highwood | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.6% (±12.2 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.1% (±10.5 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.3% (±2.8 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±7.6 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Highwood, 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 Highwood, 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, Highwood ranks 25 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 504 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highwood
| Vehicles available | Highwood | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±9.9 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% (±10.9 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±9.4 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Highwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Highwood
| Highwood | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±7.6 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±2.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Highwood, 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 Highwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood | — | 31.1 minutes (±11.5) | — |
| Moraine Township | 1.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Park | 1.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| West Deerfield Township | 2.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Forest | 3.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bannockburn | 3.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 3.4 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Riverwoods | 4.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnshire | 5.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Antioch Township | 31.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 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) |
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 Highwood
How long is the average commute in Highwood?
Workers who live in Highwood, IL take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highwood without a car?
1.7% of households in Highwood have no vehicle, and 3.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highwood?
15.2% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Highwood worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highwood city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highwood city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highwood city, 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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