How long is the commute from Machesney Park, IL?
Workers who live in Machesney Park, IL take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Machesney Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Machesney Park | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.2% (±3.2 points) | 76.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±1.7 points) | 10.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 9.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Machesney Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Winnebago County (23.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Machesney Park, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Winnebago County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Winnebago County, Machesney Park ranks 23 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2023 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Machesney Park
| Vehicles available | Machesney Park | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.4 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±3.3 points) | 35.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±4.0 points) | 37.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±3.9 points) | 18.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Machesney Park, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Winnebago County (8.6%).
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 Machesney Park
| Machesney Park | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±2.5 points) | 9.8% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.2 points) | 93.9% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±1.4 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Machesney Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Winnebago County (88.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Machesney Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machesney Park | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Harlem Township (Winnebago County) | 2.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Loves Park | 2.4 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Roscoe | 4.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Owen Township | 4.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Rockton | 5.8 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Roscoe Township | 5.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Caledonia Township | 6.3 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Caledonia | 6.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roscoe, IL (27.2 minutes), Owen Township, IL (27.1 minutes), Roscoe Township, IL (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Winnebago County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Durand | 24.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Cherry Valley | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 | Cherry Valley Township | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 | Harlem Township (Winnebago County) | 22.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 21 | Rockford Township | 22.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 22 | Rockford | 21.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 23 | Machesney Park | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 24 | Loves Park | 21.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 | New Milford | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 26 | Seward Township (Winnebago County) | 19.5 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 10 of 26 places in Winnebago 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 Machesney Park
How long is the average commute in Machesney Park?
Workers who live in Machesney Park, IL take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Machesney Park without a car?
3.9% of households in Machesney Park have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Machesney Park?
9.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Machesney Park worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machesney Park village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machesney Park village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machesney Park 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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