How long is the commute from Northfield, IL?
Workers who live in Northfield, IL take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.1% of workers drive alone to work.
6.9% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
30.4% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 6.9%
- Work from home
- 30.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Northfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Northfield | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.1% (±7.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±1.7 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.9% (±4.0 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.4% (±7.1 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Northfield, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Northfield, 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, Northfield ranks 139 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1537 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northfield
| Vehicles available | Northfield | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±3.6 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±6.8 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±8.0 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±7.1 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Northfield, 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 Northfield
| Northfield | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.4% (±7.1 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±3.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Northfield, 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 Northfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | — | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| New Trier Township | 1.7 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Winnetka | 1.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Glencoe | 2.3 mi | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Glenview | 2.8 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield Township | 3.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmette | 3.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Golf | 3.1 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Kenilworth | 3.4 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Trier Township, IL (34.2 minutes), Winnetka, IL (32.6 minutes), Glencoe, IL (36.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 132 (tie) | Wheeling | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 134 | Thornton | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 135 (tie) | Elk Grove Village | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 135 (tie) | Rolling Meadows | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 137 | Forest View | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 138 | Elk Grove Township | 25.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 139 (tie) | Northfield | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 139 (tie) | Schiller Park | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 141 | Countryside | 24.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 142 | Posen | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 143 | Dixmoor | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 144 | Rosemont | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 145 | McCook | 22.1 minutes (±7.7) |
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 Northfield
How long is the average commute in Northfield?
Workers who live in Northfield, IL take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northfield without a car?
4.0% of households in Northfield have no vehicle, and 6.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northfield?
30.4% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Northfield worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield 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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