How long is the commute from Lake Barrington, IL?
Workers who live in Lake Barrington, IL take an average of 33.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
11.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.2 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 11.3%
How people in Lake Barrington get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Barrington | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±6.7 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.5 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±5.7 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lake Barrington, the average commute is higher than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Barrington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Lake Barrington ranks 13 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 318 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Barrington
| Vehicles available | Lake Barrington | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% (±4.1 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±6.4 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±5.3 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±5.3 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lake Barrington, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Barrington
| Lake Barrington | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±5.7 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.7 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±3.6 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Barrington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (94.3%).
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 Lake Barrington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Barrington | — | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Cuba Township | 1.0 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tower Lakes | 1.4 mi | 35.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Barrington | 2.1 mi | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fox River Grove | 2.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Port Barrington | 2.7 mi | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cary | 4.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Trout Valley | 4.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Zurich | 4.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cary, IL (28.4 minutes), Lake Zurich, IL (27.6 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Fox Lake | 33.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 (tie) | Riverwoods | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Lake Villa | 33.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Grant Township (Lake County) | 33.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Long Grove | 33.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Forest Lake | 33.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 13 | Lake Barrington | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Round Lake Park | 33.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Long Lake | 32.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 16 | Hainesville | 32.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 17 | North Barrington | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 18 | Volo | 32.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 19 | Antioch Township | 31.7 minutes (±1.4) |
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 Lake Barrington
How long is the average commute in Lake Barrington?
Workers who live in Lake Barrington, IL take an average of 33.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Barrington without a car?
11.3% of households in Lake Barrington have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Barrington?
22.3% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Lake Barrington worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Barrington 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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