How long is the commute from Mendota, IL?
Workers who live in Mendota, IL take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Mendota get to work
| Means of transportation | Mendota | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±6.7 points) | 83.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±6.0 points) | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mendota, the average commute is lower than in LaSalle County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mendota, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaSalle County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In LaSalle County, Mendota ranks 52 of 61 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2253 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mendota
| Vehicles available | Mendota | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±4.3 points) | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±6.6 points) | 33.1% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±6.0 points) | 38.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±3.6 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mendota, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaSalle County (6.0%).
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 Mendota
| Mendota | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.0 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±3.5 points) | 87.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mendota, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaSalle County (87.4%).
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 Mendota
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota | — | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Mendota Township | 1.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Grove Township | 4.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clarion Township | 6.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Troy Grove | 6.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ophir Township | 7.4 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Sublette Township | 7.9 mi | 40.0 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Brooklyn Township (Lee County) | 8.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Sublette | 8.9 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ophir Township, IL (29.3 minutes), Sublette Township, IL (40.0 minutes), Brooklyn Township (Lee County), IL (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Waltham Township | 21.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 47 | LaSalle Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 48 | LaSalle | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 49 (tie) | Kangley | 20.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 49 (tie) | Troy Grove | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 51 | Osage Township | 20.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 52 | Mendota | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 53 | Dayton Township | 19.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 54 | Wallace Township | 19.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 55 (tie) | Naplate | 19.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 55 (tie) | Ottawa Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 57 | Dimmick Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Mendota Township | 19.1 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 61 places in LaSalle 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 Mendota
How long is the average commute in Mendota?
Workers who live in Mendota, IL take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mendota without a car?
9.9% of households in Mendota have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mendota?
2.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Mendota worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota 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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