How long is the commute from Palos Park, IL?
Workers who live in Palos Park, IL take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
28.8% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Palos Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Palos Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.8% (±9.8 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±3.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.8% (±10.9 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Palos Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palos Park, 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, Palos Park ranks 73 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 697 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palos Park
| Vehicles available | Palos Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±8.0 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±8.5 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±6.1 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Palos Park, 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 Palos Park
| Palos Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.8% (±10.9 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±7.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±2.4 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palos Park, 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 Palos Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Park | — | 29.6 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Palos Heights | 1.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Township | 1.8 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Hills | 2.4 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Worth | 2.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Ridge | 3.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Hills | 4.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Orland Park | 4.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Worth Township (Cook County) | 4.7 mi | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 (tie) | Harvey | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 65 (tie) | Streamwood | 30.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 69 (tie) | Hickory Hills | 29.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 69 (tie) | Indian Head Park | 29.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 69 (tie) | Palos Heights | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 69 (tie) | Stickney Township | 29.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 73 (tie) | Palos Park | 29.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 73 (tie) | Hanover Township (Cook County) | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 73 (tie) | Lyons Township | 29.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 76 | Maine Township (Cook County) | 29.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 77 (tie) | Cicero | 29.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 77 (tie) | North Riverside | 29.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 77 (tie) | Cicero Township | 29.3 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Park
How long is the average commute in Palos Park?
Workers who live in Palos Park, IL take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palos Park without a car?
1.6% of households in Palos Park have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palos Park?
28.8% (±10.9 points) of workers who live in Palos Park worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos Park village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos Park village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos Park 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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