How long is the commute from Palos Hills, IL?
Workers who live in Palos Hills, IL take an average of 35.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.2 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Palos Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Palos Hills | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±3.9 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±3.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±3.6 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Palos Hills ranks 7 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 186 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palos Hills
| Vehicles available | Palos Hills | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±2.8 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±4.3 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±5.4 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±4.9 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Palos Hills, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Palos Hills
| Palos Hills | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±3.6 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±2.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±2.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Hills | — | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Palos Township | 1.6 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Hills | 1.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Worth | 1.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Chicago Ridge | 2.4 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Park | 2.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeview | 2.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Palos Heights | 3.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Justice | 3.6 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hickory Hills, IL (29.9 minutes), Worth, IL (28.0 minutes), Bridgeview, IL (30.7 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) |
| 9 | Lemont Township | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Lemont | 34.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Wilmette | 34.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | Kenilworth | 34.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Calumet City | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Palos Hills
How long is the average commute in Palos Hills?
Workers who live in Palos Hills, IL take an average of 35.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palos Hills without a car?
6.0% of households in Palos Hills have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palos Hills?
11.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Palos Hills worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos Hills city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos Hills city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos Hills 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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