How long is the commute from Malta, IL?
Workers who live in Malta, IL take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Malta get to work
| Means of transportation | Malta | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.9% (±8.0 points) | 74.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.4% (±6.1 points) | 9.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.2 points) | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±3.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | 9.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Malta, the average commute is not measurably different from DeKalb County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Malta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Malta ranks 27 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1411 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Malta
| Vehicles available | Malta | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±6.1 points) | 6.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% (±7.0 points) | 34.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% (±10.4 points) | 39.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±7.7 points) | 20.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Malta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (6.4%).
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 Malta
| Malta | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | 9.3% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±5.8 points) | 92.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Malta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeKalb County (92.7%).
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 Malta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Malta Township | 0.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| DeKalb Township | 5.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Creston | 5.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dement Township | 5.6 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milan Township | 5.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| South Grove Township | 6.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| DeKalb | 6.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Afton Township | 7.5 mi | 36.0 minutes (±14.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Sandwich Township | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Somonauk Township | 27.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 | Sandwich | 27.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Mayfield Township | 26.4 minutes (±10.6) |
| 25 (tie) | Sycamore | 26.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Cortland Township | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 | Malta | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 | Cortland | 25.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 29 | Victor Township | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 30 | DeKalb | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 31 | DeKalb Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 32 | Pierce Township | 21.1 minutes (±10.8) |
Showing 12 of 32 places in DeKalb 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 Malta
How long is the average commute in Malta?
Workers who live in Malta, IL take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Malta without a car?
10.6% of households in Malta have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Malta?
11.8% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Malta worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malta village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malta village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malta 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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