How long is the commute from Oak Forest, IL?
Workers who live in Oak Forest, IL take an average of 31.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Oak Forest get to work
| Means of transportation | Oak Forest | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±3.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±2.0 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±2.7 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Oak Forest, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oak Forest, 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, Oak Forest ranks 46 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 434 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oak Forest
| Vehicles available | Oak Forest | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±1.4 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±4.0 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±5.0 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±3.5 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest
| Oak Forest | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±2.7 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±1.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±2.2 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Forest | — | 31.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Bremen Township | 1.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Midlothian | 2.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Crestwood | 2.8 mi | 32.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Markham | 3.3 mi | 35.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club Hills | 3.3 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Robbins | 3.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tinley Park | 3.7 mi | 33.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Posen | 3.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Midlothian, IL (28.8 minutes), Posen, IL (24.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 (tie) | Steger | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 41 (tie) | Evergreen Park | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 41 (tie) | Golf | 32.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 43 (tie) | Norwood Park Township | 32.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 (tie) | Thornton Township | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 45 (tie) | Chicago Ridge | 31.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 45 (tie) | Oak Forest | 31.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 45 (tie) | Park Forest | 31.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 45 (tie) | Bremen Township | 31.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 49 (tie) | Oak Park | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 49 (tie) | Oak Park Township | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 51 | Justice | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 52 | Riverside Township (Cook County) | 31.4 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Oak Forest
How long is the average commute in Oak Forest?
Workers who live in Oak Forest, IL take an average of 31.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oak Forest without a car?
4.2% of households in Oak Forest have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oak Forest?
10.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Oak Forest worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Forest city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Forest city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Forest city, 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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