How long is the commute from Lemont, IL?
Workers who live in Lemont, IL take an average of 34.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.2% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
17.1% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 3.2%
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Lemont get to work
| Means of transportation | Lemont | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±5.0 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.2% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.1% (±4.1 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lemont, the average commute is higher than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lemont, 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, Lemont ranks 10 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 202 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lemont
| Vehicles available | Lemont | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.9 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% (±3.9 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±4.4 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±4.4 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lemont, 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 Lemont
| Lemont | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.1% (±4.1 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±3.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lemont, 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 Lemont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemont | — | 34.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Lemont Township | 1.2 mi | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Glen | 4.6 mi | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township | 5.3 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 5.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Du Page Township | 5.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Woodridge | 5.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Lockport | 5.8 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Downers Grove Township | 6.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Darien, IL (28.7 minutes), Du Page Township, IL (29.7 minutes), Woodridge, IL (29.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Burnham | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 5 | Glencoe | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Markham | 35.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Palos Hills | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Sauk Village | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Lemont Township | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Lemont | 34.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Wilmette | 34.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | Kenilworth | 34.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Calumet City | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Maywood | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Norridge | 34.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 (tie) | New Trier Township | 34.2 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Lemont
How long is the average commute in Lemont?
Workers who live in Lemont, IL take an average of 34.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lemont without a car?
3.2% of households in Lemont have no vehicle, and 3.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lemont?
17.1% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Lemont worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemont village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemont village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemont 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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