How long is the commute from McHenry, IL?
Workers who live in McHenry, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in McHenry get to work
| Means of transportation | McHenry | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±3.6 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±2.8 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In McHenry, 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 McHenry, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, McHenry ranks 34 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 782 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McHenry
| Vehicles available | McHenry | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±2.2 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±3.2 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±3.1 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±2.8 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In McHenry, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in McHenry County (3.5%).
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 McHenry
| McHenry | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±2.8 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In McHenry, 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 McHenry
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry | — | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| McCullom Lake | 2.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| McHenry Township | 2.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nunda Township | 3.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bull Valley | 3.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Johnsburg | 4.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday Hills | 4.2 mi | 44.2 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Ringwood | 4.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wonder Lake | 4.4 mi | 37.0 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Holiday Hills, IL (44.2 minutes), Wonder Lake, IL (37.0 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 36 | Chemung Township | 28.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Hebron | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Hebron Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 39 | Lakewood | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 40 | Johnsburg | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) |
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 McHenry
How long is the average commute in McHenry?
Workers who live in McHenry, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McHenry without a car?
6.5% of households in McHenry have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McHenry?
14.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in McHenry worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McHenry city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McHenry city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McHenry 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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