How long is the commute from Lockport, IL?
Workers who live in Lockport, IL take an average of 35.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
13.8% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.3 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Lockport get to work
| Means of transportation | Lockport | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±2.6 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±1.2 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lockport, the average commute is higher than in Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lockport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Lockport ranks 12 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 180 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lockport
| Vehicles available | Lockport | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.1 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±3.5 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% (±4.0 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±3.1 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lockport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Will County (3.9%).
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 Lockport
| Lockport | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±1.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lockport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Will County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lockport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | — | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Fairmont | 2.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Lockport Township | 3.2 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township | 3.4 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgewood | 4.0 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Homer Glen | 4.1 mi | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Crest Hill | 4.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Romeoville | 4.5 mi | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ingalls Park | 4.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont, IL (23.3 minutes), Ridgewood, IL (28.5 minutes), Crest Hill, IL (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Custer Township | 36.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Willowbrook (community) | 35.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Homer Glen | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Monee Township | 35.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Crete Township | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Homer Township | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Lockport | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Frankfort | 35.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Shorewood | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Symerton | 34.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 16 | Wheatland Township (Will County) | 34.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Monee | 33.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Will Township | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will 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 Lockport
How long is the average commute in Lockport?
Workers who live in Lockport, IL take an average of 35.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lockport without a car?
2.9% of households in Lockport have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lockport?
13.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Lockport worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport 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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