How long is the commute from Lake Zurich, IL?
Workers who live in Lake Zurich, IL take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
21.8% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Lake Zurich get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Zurich | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±3.5 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±1.5 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.8% (±3.1 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Lake Zurich ranks 49 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1032 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Zurich
| Vehicles available | Lake Zurich | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.5 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±4.4 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% (±4.9 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±3.7 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lake Zurich, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Lake Zurich
| Lake Zurich | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.8% (±3.1 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±1.6 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Zurich, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Lake Zurich
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Zurich | — | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Ela Township | 1.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Deer Park | 2.0 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Lake | 2.1 mi | 33.4 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kildeer | 2.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Barrington | 2.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorn Woods | 3.0 mi | 39.5 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Barrington | 3.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cuba Township | 3.9 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ela Township, IL (30.6 minutes), Hawthorn Woods, IL (39.5 minutes), Cuba Township, IL (31.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43 (tie) | Deerfield | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Deer Park | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Vernon Township | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 46 (tie) | Beach Park | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 (tie) | Zion | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 46 (tie) | Zion Township | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Lake Zurich | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 50 | Highland Park | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 51 (tie) | Gurnee | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 51 (tie) | Newport Township | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 53 | Wadsworth | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 54 (tie) | Grayslake | 27.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 54 (tie) | Warren Township (Lake County) | 27.2 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Lake Zurich
How long is the average commute in Lake Zurich?
Workers who live in Lake Zurich, IL take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Zurich without a car?
3.8% of households in Lake Zurich have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Zurich?
21.8% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Lake Zurich worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Zurich village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Zurich village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Zurich 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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