How long is the commute from LaSalle, IL?
Workers who live in LaSalle, IL take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in LaSalle get to work
| Means of transportation | LaSalle | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±4.7 points) | 83.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±4.2 points) | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 5.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In LaSalle, the average commute is lower than in LaSalle County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In LaSalle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaSalle County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In LaSalle County, LaSalle ranks 48 of 61 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2219 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in LaSalle
| Vehicles available | LaSalle | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±3.3 points) | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±5.5 points) | 33.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±6.4 points) | 38.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±4.3 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In LaSalle, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in LaSalle County (6.0%).
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 LaSalle
| LaSalle | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±3.2 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±4.2 points) | 87.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In LaSalle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaSalle County (87.4%).
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 LaSalle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| LaSalle | — | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| LaSalle Township | 1.3 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Peru Township | 2.1 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Peru | 2.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oglesby | 3.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dalzell | 4.2 mi | 19.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Utica | 4.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Spring Valley | 4.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Point | 5.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Utica, IL (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Deer Park Township | 23.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 43 | Oglesby | 22.9 minutes (±6.8) |
| 44 | Ottawa | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 45 | Leonore | 21.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 46 | Waltham Township | 21.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 47 | LaSalle Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 48 | LaSalle | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 49 (tie) | Kangley | 20.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 49 (tie) | Troy Grove | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 51 | Osage Township | 20.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 52 | Mendota | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 53 | Dayton Township | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 54 | Wallace Township | 19.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 61 places in LaSalle 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 LaSalle
How long is the average commute in LaSalle?
Workers who live in LaSalle, IL take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in LaSalle without a car?
10.1% of households in LaSalle have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in LaSalle?
2.1% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in LaSalle worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaSalle city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaSalle city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — LaSalle city, 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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