How long is the commute from Peoria, IL?
Workers who live in Peoria, IL take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in Peoria get to work
| Means of transportation | Peoria | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.6% (±1.7 points) | 76.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±1.2 points) | 11.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Peoria, the average commute is lower than in Peoria County (19.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Peoria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Peoria County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Peoria County, Peoria ranks 31 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2422 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Peoria
| Vehicles available | Peoria | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±1.1 points) | 8.1% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.5% (±1.7 points) | 40.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±1.7 points) | 35.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±1.1 points) | 16.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Peoria, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Peoria County (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Peoria
| Peoria | Peoria County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±1.2 points) | 11.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±1.0 points) | 89.5% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Peoria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Peoria County (89.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Peoria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | — | 17.9 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Peoria City Township | 0.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Richwoods Township | 2.3 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Peoria Heights | 2.5 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Peoria | 4.0 mi | 16.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kickapoo Township | 4.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Norwood | 5.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Bellevue | 5.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Fondulac Township | 5.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kickapoo Township, IL (20.5 minutes), Norwood, IL (28.5 minutes), Bellevue, IL (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Peoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Kickapoo Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Rome | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 27 | Bartonville | 20.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 28 | Mapleton | 20.0 minutes (±8.3) |
| 29 | Medina Township | 19.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Radnor Township | 19.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 | Peoria | 17.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 32 | Peoria City Township | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 33 | Princeville Township | 16.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 34 (tie) | Peoria Heights | 16.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 34 (tie) | Richwoods Township | 16.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 36 | West Peoria | 16.1 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 12 of 36 places in Peoria 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 Peoria
How long is the average commute in Peoria?
Workers who live in Peoria, IL take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Peoria without a car?
10.1% of households in Peoria have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Peoria?
11.6% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Peoria worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peoria city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peoria city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peoria 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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