How long is the commute from Homer Glen, IL?
Workers who live in Homer Glen, IL take an average of 35.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Homer Glen get to work
| Means of transportation | Homer Glen | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±3.2 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±2.5 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Homer Glen, the average commute is higher than in Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Homer Glen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Homer Glen ranks 8 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 160 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Homer Glen
| Vehicles available | Homer Glen | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.2% (±2.5 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±3.4 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.3% (±2.7 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Homer Glen, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Will County (3.9%).
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 Homer Glen
| Homer Glen | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±2.5 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±1.4 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Homer Glen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Will County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Homer Glen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Glen | — | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Homer Township | 1.1 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport | 4.1 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lemont Township | 4.5 mi | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lemont | 4.6 mi | 34.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Orland Park | 4.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Orland Township | 5.3 mi | 33.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Orland Hills | 5.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Fairmont | 6.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orland Hills, IL (30.5 minutes), Fairmont, IL (23.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Crete | 38.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Manhattan | 37.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Manhattan Township | 37.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Florence Township (Will County) | 36.8 minutes (±11.0) |
| 6 | Custer Township | 36.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Willowbrook (community) | 35.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Homer Glen | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Monee Township | 35.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Crete Township | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Homer Township | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Lockport | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Frankfort | 35.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Shorewood | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will 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 Homer Glen
How long is the average commute in Homer Glen?
Workers who live in Homer Glen, IL take an average of 35.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Homer Glen without a car?
2.5% of households in Homer Glen have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Homer Glen?
14.2% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Homer Glen worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer Glen village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer Glen village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer Glen 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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