How long is the commute from Preston Heights, IL?
Workers who live in Preston Heights, IL take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
13.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 13.0%
How people in Preston Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Preston Heights | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±10.4 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±8.9 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±3.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±4.9 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Preston Heights, the average commute is lower than in Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Preston Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Will County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Will County, Preston Heights ranks 56 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1882 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Preston Heights
| Vehicles available | Preston Heights | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.0% (±7.4 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±7.8 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±10.0 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±6.7 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Preston Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Will County (3.9%).
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 Preston Heights
| Preston Heights | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±4.9 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±4.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±7.6 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Preston Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Will County (94.1%).
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 Preston Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Heights | — | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Joliet Township | 0.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rockdale | 2.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ingalls Park | 3.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgewood | 3.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Joliet | 3.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Fairmont | 4.7 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Will County) | 5.6 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Elwood | 5.7 mi | 31.8 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Joliet, IL (28.8 minutes), Jackson Township (Will County), IL (29.9 minutes), Elwood, IL (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Ingalls Park | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 51 | Joliet Township | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 52 | Rockdale | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 53 (tie) | Arbury Hills | 23.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 53 (tie) | Wilmington (Will County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 55 | Fairmont | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 56 | Preston Heights | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 57 | Wilmington Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 8 of 57 places in Will County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Preston Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Preston Heights
How long is the average commute in Preston Heights?
Workers who live in Preston Heights, IL take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Preston Heights without a car?
13.0% of households in Preston Heights have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Preston Heights?
8.4% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Preston Heights worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston Heights CDP, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston Heights CDP, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston Heights CDP, 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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