How long is the commute from Hometown, IL?
Workers who live in Hometown, IL take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
5.7% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 5.7%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Hometown get to work
| Means of transportation | Hometown | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±8.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±4.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.7% (±3.6 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.8 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±6.4 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Hometown, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hometown, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Hometown ranks 103 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 928 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hometown
| Vehicles available | Hometown | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.7 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.7% (±6.9 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±7.7 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±4.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Hometown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
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 Hometown
| Hometown | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±6.4 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±3.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±6.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hometown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
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 Hometown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hometown | — | 28.1 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Oak Lawn | 1.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Evergreen Park | 1.7 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Burbank | 2.1 mi | 31.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Worth Township (Cook County) | 2.9 mi | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Ridge | 3.1 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford Park | 3.3 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stickney Township | 3.6 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Merrionette Park | 3.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) | 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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 94 (tie) | Lincolnwood | 28.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 94 (tie) | Northlake | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 99 | Morton Grove | 28.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 100 | Niles | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 101 (tie) | Des Plaines | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 101 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 103 (tie) | Hometown | 28.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 103 (tie) | Lyons | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Worth | 28.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Niles Township | 28.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 107 | Skokie | 27.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 108 (tie) | Bedford Park | 27.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 108 (tie) | Bellwood | 27.8 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook 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 Hometown
How long is the average commute in Hometown?
Workers who live in Hometown, IL take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hometown without a car?
2.5% of households in Hometown have no vehicle, and 5.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hometown?
9.4% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Hometown worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hometown city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hometown city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hometown 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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