How long is the commute from Olympia Fields, IL?
Workers who live in Olympia Fields, IL take an average of 42.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.2% of workers drive alone to work.
7.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
20.7% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.8 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 7.3%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Olympia Fields get to work
| Means of transportation | Olympia Fields | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.2% (±8.2 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±6.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.3% (±3.8 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±8.4 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Olympia Fields, the average commute is higher than in 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 Olympia Fields, 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, Olympia Fields ranks 2 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olympia Fields
| Vehicles available | Olympia Fields | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±6.6 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±9.0 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% (±9.1 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±7.3 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Olympia Fields, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Olympia Fields
| Olympia Fields | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±8.4 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±4.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±4.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Olympia Fields, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Olympia Fields
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Fields | — | 42.8 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Flossmoor | 1.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.3) | Lower |
| Rich Township | 2.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Park Forest | 2.8 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Matteson | 3.0 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Homewood | 3.0 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Chicago Heights | 3.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Country Club Hills | 3.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Hazel Crest | 3.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flossmoor, IL (32.9 minutes), Rich Township, IL (32.9 minutes), Park Forest, IL (31.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynwood | 49.6 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Olympia Fields | 42.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Calumet Park | 38.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 4 | Burnham | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 5 | Glencoe | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Markham | 35.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Palos Hills | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Sauk Village | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 8 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 Olympia Fields
How long is the average commute in Olympia Fields?
Workers who live in Olympia Fields, IL take an average of 42.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olympia Fields without a car?
8.8% of households in Olympia Fields have no vehicle, and 7.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olympia Fields?
20.7% (±8.4 points) of workers who live in Olympia Fields worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olympia Fields village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olympia Fields village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olympia Fields village, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Olympia Fields village, Illinois (place:55938, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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