How long is the commute from Niles, IL?
Workers who live in Niles, IL take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
4.6% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
13.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 4.6%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 13.9%
How people in Niles get to work
| Means of transportation | Niles | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±4.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±2.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.6% (±1.5 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±2.2 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Niles, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Niles, 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, Niles ranks 100 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 893 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Niles
| Vehicles available | Niles | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.9% (±3.2 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±4.2 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±3.5 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±2.9 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Niles, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Niles
| Niles | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±2.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±3.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±3.5 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Niles, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Niles
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | — | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Morton Grove | 1.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Park Ridge | 2.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Golf | 2.5 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 2.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Maine Township (Cook County) | 2.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Skokie | 3.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Glenview | 4.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood Park Township | 4.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norwood Park Township, IL (32.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 94 (tie) | Harwood Heights | 28.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 94 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 94 (tie) | La Grange | 28.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 94 (tie) | Lincolnwood | 28.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 94 (tie) | Northlake | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 99 | Morton Grove | 28.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 100 | Niles | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 101 (tie) | Des Plaines | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 101 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 103 (tie) | Hometown | 28.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 103 (tie) | Lyons | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Worth | 28.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Niles Township | 28.0 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 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 Niles
How long is the average commute in Niles?
Workers who live in Niles, IL take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Niles without a car?
13.9% of households in Niles have no vehicle, and 4.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Niles?
10.6% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Niles worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles 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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