How long is the commute from Palatine, IL?
Workers who live in Palatine, IL take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
20.6% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Palatine get to work
| Means of transportation | Palatine | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±2.5 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.6% (±2.2 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Palatine, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palatine, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Palatine ranks 114 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1016 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palatine
| Vehicles available | Palatine | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.1 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±2.2 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±2.7 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±1.8 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Palatine, 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 Palatine
| Palatine | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.6% (±2.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±1.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palatine, 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 Palatine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine | — | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Palatine Township | 1.1 mi | 27.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 2.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Meadows | 3.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 3.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 4.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kildeer | 4.5 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 4.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Wheeling Township | 5.1 mi | 26.8 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Barrington, IL (30.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 108 (tie) | Bedford Park | 27.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 108 (tie) | Bellwood | 27.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 108 (tie) | Phoenix | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 108 (tie) | Schaumburg | 27.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 112 (tie) | Arlington Heights | 27.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 112 (tie) | Merrionette Park | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 112 (tie) | Palatine | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 115 | Berkeley | 27.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 116 (tie) | Evanston | 27.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 116 (tie) | Willow Springs | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 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) |
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 Palatine
How long is the average commute in Palatine?
Workers who live in Palatine, IL take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palatine without a car?
4.7% of households in Palatine have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palatine?
20.6% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Palatine worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatine village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatine village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palatine 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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