How long is the commute from Northbrook, IL?
Workers who live in Northbrook, IL take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% of workers drive alone to work.
5.7% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
32.4% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 5.7%
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Northbrook get to work
| Means of transportation | Northbrook | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.8% (±4.1 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.0 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.4% (±4.3 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Northbrook, 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 Northbrook, 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 higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Northbrook ranks 124 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1170 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northbrook
| Vehicles available | Northbrook | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±1.7 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±3.1 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.6% (±3.0 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±3.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Northbrook, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
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 Northbrook
| Northbrook | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.4% (±4.3 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±1.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Northbrook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Northbrook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook | — | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Northfield Township | 1.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 2.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glenview | 3.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 3.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Glencoe | 3.7 mi | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Highland Park | 3.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Moraine Township | 4.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Riverwoods | 4.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glencoe, IL (36.3 minutes), Riverwoods, IL (33.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 118 (tie) | Forest Park | 27.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 118 (tie) | Westchester | 27.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 118 (tie) | Palatine Township | 27.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 121 (tie) | Glenview | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 121 (tie) | Melrose Park | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 123 (tie) | Hazel Crest | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 123 (tie) | Northbrook | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 123 (tie) | Northfield Township | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 123 (tie) | Wheeling Township | 26.8 minutes (±0.6) |
| 127 | East Hazel Crest | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 128 | Inverness | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 129 | Prospect Heights | 26.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 130 | Mount Prospect | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Northbrook
How long is the average commute in Northbrook?
Workers who live in Northbrook, IL take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northbrook without a car?
5.3% of households in Northbrook have no vehicle, and 5.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northbrook?
32.4% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Northbrook worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northbrook village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northbrook village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northbrook 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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