How long is the commute from New Lenox, IL?
Workers who live in New Lenox, IL take an average of 32.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in New Lenox get to work
| Means of transportation | New Lenox | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±2.7 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±1.8 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±2.4 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In New Lenox, the average commute is not measurably different from Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Lenox, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, New Lenox ranks 20 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 361 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Lenox
| Vehicles available | New Lenox | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% (±2.4 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.0% (±3.5 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±3.3 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In New Lenox, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Will County (3.9%).
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 New Lenox
| New Lenox | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±2.4 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Lenox, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Will County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Lenox
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lenox | — | 32.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| New Lenox Township | 0.3 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ingalls Park | 3.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Ridgewood | 4.1 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mokena | 5.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Frankfort | 5.1 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township | 5.7 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont | 5.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Joliet Township | 5.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ingalls Park, IL (25.9 minutes), Fairmont, IL (23.3 minutes), Joliet Township, IL (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Shorewood | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Symerton | 34.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 16 | Wheatland Township (Will County) | 34.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Monee | 33.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Will Township | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Plainfield | 33.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | New Lenox | 32.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 21 | Wilton Township | 32.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 22 | Green Garden Township | 32.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 (tie) | New Lenox Township | 32.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Plainfield Township | 32.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 25 | Romeoville | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 | Elwood | 31.8 minutes (±6.2) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will 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 New Lenox
How long is the average commute in New Lenox?
Workers who live in New Lenox, IL take an average of 32.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Lenox without a car?
2.0% of households in New Lenox have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Lenox?
15.3% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in New Lenox worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Lenox village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Lenox village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Lenox 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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