How long is the commute from North Barrington, IL?
Workers who live in North Barrington, IL take an average of 32.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.8% of workers drive alone to work.
6.8% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
22.5% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.6 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 6.8%
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in North Barrington get to work
| Means of transportation | North Barrington | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.8% (±7.0 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±3.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.8% (±5.7 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.8 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.5% (±4.8 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In North Barrington, 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 higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Barrington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, North Barrington ranks 17 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 366 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Barrington
| Vehicles available | North Barrington | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.7% (±4.4 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.9% (±7.4 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.0% (±6.4 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In North Barrington, 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 North Barrington
| North Barrington | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.5% (±4.8 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±3.7 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North Barrington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 North Barrington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Barrington | — | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Cuba Township | 1.9 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tower Lakes | 2.0 mi | 35.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Barrington | 2.1 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Zurich | 2.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ela Township | 3.5 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 3.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorn Woods | 3.7 mi | 39.5 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 3.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Long Grove | 33.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Forest Lake | 33.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 13 | Lake Barrington | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Round Lake Park | 33.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Long Lake | 32.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 16 | Hainesville | 32.7 minutes (±6.8) |
| 17 | North Barrington | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 18 | Volo | 32.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 19 | Antioch Township | 31.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 20 | Cuba Township | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 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) |
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 North Barrington
How long is the average commute in North Barrington?
Workers who live in North Barrington, IL take an average of 32.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Barrington without a car?
0.4% of households in North Barrington have no vehicle, and 6.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Barrington?
22.5% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in North Barrington worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Barrington 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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