How long is the commute from Oakwood Hills, IL?
Workers who live in Oakwood Hills, IL take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Oakwood Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakwood Hills | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±6.8 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±3.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±5.5 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Oakwood Hills, the average commute is not measurably different from McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakwood Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McHenry County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Oakwood Hills ranks 18 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 469 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakwood Hills
| Vehicles available | Oakwood Hills | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±8.6 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±10.2 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.5% (±11.1 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Oakwood Hills, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in McHenry County (3.5%).
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 Oakwood Hills
| Oakwood Hills | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±5.5 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.0 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±1.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakwood Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakwood Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Hills | — | 31.5 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Port Barrington | 2.3 mi | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Grove | 2.3 mi | 35.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cary | 2.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Island Lake | 2.9 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Nunda Township | 3.1 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Holiday Hills | 3.4 mi | 44.2 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Trout Valley | 3.7 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fox River Grove | 3.9 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Holiday Hills, IL (44.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fox River Grove | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 13 | Richmond Township | 32.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Bull Valley | 32.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 15 | Lake in the Hills | 32.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Island Lake | 31.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Riley Township | 31.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 18 | Oakwood Hills | 31.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 19 | Coral Township | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 20 | Richmond | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 21 | Greenwood Township (McHenry County) | 31.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 22 | McHenry Township | 30.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Alden Township | 30.8 minutes (±10.6) |
| 24 | Marengo Township | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Oakwood Hills
How long is the average commute in Oakwood Hills?
Workers who live in Oakwood Hills, IL take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakwood Hills without a car?
1.0% of households in Oakwood Hills have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakwood Hills?
16.1% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Oakwood Hills worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakwood Hills village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakwood Hills village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakwood Hills 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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