How long is the commute from Park Ridge, IL?
Workers who live in Park Ridge, IL take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.4% of workers drive alone to work.
8.6% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
23.5% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 8.6%
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Park Ridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Park Ridge | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.4% (±2.9 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±1.8 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.6% (±1.5 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.5% (±2.9 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Park Ridge ranks 81 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 769 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Park Ridge
| Vehicles available | Park Ridge | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.9 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±3.1 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±3.0 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±2.3 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge
| Park Ridge | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.5% (±2.9 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.9 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | — | 29.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Maine Township (Cook County) | 1.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Niles | 2.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 2.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Norwood Park Township | 3.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Des Plaines | 3.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Norridge | 3.5 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Morton Grove | 3.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harwood Heights | 3.7 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rosemont, IL (22.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norwood Park Township, IL (32.0 minutes), Norridge, IL (34.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 80 (tie) | Hillside | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 80 (tie) | Park Ridge | 29.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 80 (tie) | Barrington Township | 29.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Berwyn | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Blue Island | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 83 (tie) | La Grange Park | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 83 (tie) | South Barrington | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 83 (tie) | Berwyn Township | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Park Ridge
How long is the average commute in Park Ridge?
Workers who live in Park Ridge, IL take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Park Ridge without a car?
4.6% of households in Park Ridge have no vehicle, and 8.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Park Ridge?
23.5% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Park Ridge worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Ridge city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Ridge city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Park Ridge 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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