How long is the commute from Mettawa, IL?
Workers who live in Mettawa, IL take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
27.5% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Mettawa get to work
| Means of transportation | Mettawa | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.3% (±14.1 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±4.2 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±2.5 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.1 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±13.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.5% (±12.7 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mettawa, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mettawa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Mettawa ranks 27 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 522 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mettawa
| Vehicles available | Mettawa | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% (±11.0 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±14.6 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.5% (±10.6 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Mettawa, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lake County (4.6%).
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 Mettawa
| Mettawa | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.5% (±12.7 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±2.8 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mettawa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lake County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mettawa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mettawa | — | 30.9 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Vernon Hills | 2.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Libertyville Township | 3.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Creek | 3.1 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnshire | 3.2 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Forest | 3.3 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 3.4 mi | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Knollwood | 3.6 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Libertyville | 3.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knollwood, IL (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Lake Forest | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Round Lake | 31.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 21 (tie) | Wauconda | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Wauconda Township | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 25 | Highwood | 31.1 minutes (±11.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Green Oaks | 30.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Mettawa | 30.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 28 | Ela Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 29 (tie) | Antioch | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Round Lake Beach | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Venetian Village | 30.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 32 | Winthrop Harbor | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 33 | Kildeer | 30.1 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Mettawa
How long is the average commute in Mettawa?
Workers who live in Mettawa, IL take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mettawa without a car?
0.9% of households in Mettawa have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mettawa?
27.5% (±12.7 points) of workers who live in Mettawa worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mettawa village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mettawa village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mettawa 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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