How long is the commute from Marengo, IL?
Workers who live in Marengo, IL take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Marengo get to work
| Means of transportation | Marengo | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±6.3 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±5.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Marengo, the average commute is not measurably different from McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marengo, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in McHenry County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Marengo ranks 29 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 637 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marengo
| Vehicles available | Marengo | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.3 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±8.0 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% (±7.1 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±8.0 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Marengo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.5%).
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 Marengo
| Marengo | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±4.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marengo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marengo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marengo | — | 30.1 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Union | 2.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Marengo Township | 3.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township | 4.5 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Township | 4.8 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Seneca Township | 4.8 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bonus Township | 8.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Township | 8.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dunham Township | 8.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) | 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 McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Alden Township | 30.8 minutes (±10.6) |
| 24 | Marengo Township | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 25 (tie) | Algonquin | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Grafton Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Union | 30.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Algonquin Township | 30.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 29 | Marengo | 30.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 30 | Nunda Township | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Huntley | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 | Crystal Lake | 29.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 33 | Ringwood | 29.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 34 | McHenry | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | Cary | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Marengo
How long is the average commute in Marengo?
Workers who live in Marengo, IL take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marengo without a car?
3.9% of households in Marengo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marengo?
8.0% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Marengo worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marengo 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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