How long is the commute from Phoenix, IL?
Workers who live in Phoenix, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Phoenix get to work
| Means of transportation | Phoenix | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±10.0 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±5.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±4.2 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±3.4 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±7.7 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Phoenix ranks 110 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 993 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Phoenix
| Vehicles available | Phoenix | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±4.8 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.9% (±10.5 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% (±9.9 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±5.9 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Phoenix, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Phoenix
| Phoenix | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±7.7 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±5.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±5.5 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Phoenix, 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 Phoenix
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | — | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Harvey | 1.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| South Holland | 1.7 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Thornton Township | 1.7 mi | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 2.2 mi | 33.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Dolton | 2.2 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dixmoor | 2.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton | 2.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Hazel Crest | 2.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Holland, IL (34.1 minutes), Riverdale, IL (33.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 103 (tie) | Lyons | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Worth | 28.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 105 (tie) | Niles Township | 28.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 107 | Skokie | 27.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 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) |
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 Phoenix
How long is the average commute in Phoenix?
Workers who live in Phoenix, IL take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Phoenix without a car?
9.9% of households in Phoenix have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Phoenix?
10.9% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Phoenix worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenix village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenix village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenix village, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Phoenix village, Illinois (place:59572, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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