How long is the commute from Plato Township, IL?
Workers who live in Plato Township, IL take an average of 34.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
19.7% work from home.
0.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.5 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.3%
How people in Plato Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Plato Township | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±5.4 points) | 70.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.7% (±4.5 points) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Plato Township, the average commute is higher than in Kane County (27.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plato Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kane County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kane County, Plato Township ranks 4 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 228 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plato Township
| Vehicles available | Plato Township | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.2% (±8.3 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.0% (±8.5 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±6.9 points) | 26.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Plato Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kane County (4.7%).
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 Plato Township
| Plato Township | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.7% (±4.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.2% (±0.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plato Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kane County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Plato Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plato Township | — | 34.5 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Pingree Grove | 4.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lily Lake | 5.1 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Campton Hills | 5.2 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin | 5.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Burlington Township | 5.8 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rutland Township (Kane County) | 5.8 mi | 30.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin Township | 5.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Campton Township | 5.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elgin, IL (28.2 minutes), Elgin Township, IL (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestbury | 54.2 minutes (±42.9) |
| 2 | Maple Park | 37.9 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Kaneville Township | 34.6 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Plato Township | 34.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Sleepy Hollow | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Campton Hills | 34.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Sugar Grove Township | 34.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Montgomery | 33.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Pingree Grove | 32.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Campton Township | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 42 places in Kane 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 Plato Township
How long is the average commute in Plato Township?
Workers who live in Plato Township, IL take an average of 34.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plato Township without a car?
0.3% of households in Plato Township have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plato Township?
19.7% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Plato Township worked from home, and 99.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plato township, Kane County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plato township, Kane County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plato township, Kane County, 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 Plato township, Kane County, Illinois (county subdivision:60365, in state:17 county:089).
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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Figures last updated on .
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