How long is the commute from Inverness, IL?
Workers who live in Inverness, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
29.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 29.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Inverness get to work
| Means of transportation | Inverness | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.9% (±9.8 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±2.0 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.5% (±8.3 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Inverness, the average commute is lower than in 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 Inverness, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Inverness ranks 128 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1306 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Inverness
| Vehicles available | Inverness | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.6% (±5.7 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±7.9 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.9% (±8.3 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Inverness, 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 Inverness
| Inverness | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.5% (±8.3 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Inverness, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Inverness
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | — | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Palatine Township | 1.9 mi | 27.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 2.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Palatine | 2.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Barrington | 3.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 3.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington Township | 4.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hoffman Estates | 4.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Meadows | 4.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Barrington, IL (30.5 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 121 (tie) | Melrose Park | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 123 (tie) | Hazel Crest | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 123 (tie) | Northbrook | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 123 (tie) | Northfield Township | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 123 (tie) | Wheeling Township | 26.8 minutes (±0.6) |
| 127 | East Hazel Crest | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 128 | Inverness | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 129 | Prospect Heights | 26.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 130 | Mount Prospect | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 131 | Broadview | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 132 (tie) | Stickney | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 132 (tie) | Wheeling | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 134 | Thornton | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Inverness
How long is the average commute in Inverness?
Workers who live in Inverness, IL take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Inverness without a car?
0.0% of households in Inverness have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Inverness?
29.5% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Inverness worked from home, and 98.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inverness village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inverness village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inverness 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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