How long is the commute from Port Barrington, IL?
Workers who live in Port Barrington, IL take an average of 36.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
4.5% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
23.4% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.5 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 4.5%
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Port Barrington get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Barrington | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±7.4 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±3.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.5% (±2.7 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.4% (±5.9 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Port Barrington, the average commute is higher than in McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Barrington, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in McHenry County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Port Barrington ranks 3 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 132 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Barrington
| Vehicles available | Port Barrington | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.6% (±5.4 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±8.8 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.6% (±9.1 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Port Barrington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.5%).
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 Port Barrington
| Port Barrington | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.4% (±5.9 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±6.9 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±1.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Barrington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Barrington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barrington | — | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Oakwood Hills | 2.3 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tower Lakes | 2.3 mi | 35.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Island Lake | 2.4 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Barrington | 2.7 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wauconda Township | 3.0 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Fox River Grove | 3.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cary | 3.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Cuba Township | 3.7 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wauconda Township, IL (31.2 minutes), Cary, IL (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday Hills | 44.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Wonder Lake | 37.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Port Barrington | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Hartland Township | 36.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 5 | Pistakee Highlands | 36.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Lakemoor | 35.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Prairie Grove | 35.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Trout Valley | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Seneca Township | 33.7 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 9 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Port Barrington
How long is the average commute in Port Barrington?
Workers who live in Port Barrington, IL take an average of 36.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Barrington without a car?
1.9% of households in Port Barrington have no vehicle, and 4.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Barrington?
23.4% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Port Barrington worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Barrington village, Illinois
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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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