How long is the commute from Markham, IL?
Workers who live in Markham, IL take an average of 35.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.7 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Markham get to work
| Means of transportation | Markham | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±8.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±3.1 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±2.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±4.6 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Markham, 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 Markham, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Markham ranks 6 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 164 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Markham
| Vehicles available | Markham | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±2.9 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±7.0 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±6.4 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±5.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Markham, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Markham
| Markham | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±4.6 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±2.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.4 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Markham, 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 Markham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham | — | 35.7 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Hazel Crest | 1.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Posen | 2.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Harvey | 2.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Bremen Township | 2.3 mi | 31.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Midlothian | 2.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Dixmoor | 2.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| East Hazel Crest | 2.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Country Club Hills | 3.1 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hazel Crest, IL (26.8 minutes), Posen, IL (24.3 minutes), Harvey, IL (30.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynwood | 49.6 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Olympia Fields | 42.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Calumet Park | 38.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 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 Markham
How long is the average commute in Markham?
Workers who live in Markham, IL take an average of 35.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Markham without a car?
7.0% of households in Markham have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Markham?
12.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Markham worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Markham city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Markham city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Markham city, Illinois
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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