How long is the commute from Ridgewood, IL?
Workers who live in Ridgewood, IL take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Ridgewood get to work
| Means of transportation | Ridgewood | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.8% (±10.0 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±8.4 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±3.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±4.2 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ridgewood, the average commute is not measurably different from Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ridgewood, 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, Ridgewood ranks 45 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 865 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ridgewood
| Vehicles available | Ridgewood | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±6.9 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% (±17.4 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±14.6 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±11.2 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Ridgewood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Ridgewood
| Ridgewood | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±4.2 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±8.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±2.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ridgewood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Will County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ridgewood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood | — | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Ingalls Park | 1.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont | 2.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Joliet Township | 2.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Heights | 3.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport | 4.0 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| New Lenox | 4.1 mi | 32.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Lenox Township | 4.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Crest Hill | 4.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lockport, IL (35.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Troy Township | 29.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Sunnyland | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 41 | Peotone | 29.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 | Braidwood | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | Beecher | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 44 | Joliet | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 45 | Ridgewood | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 46 (tie) | Crest Hill | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 46 (tie) | Frankfort Square | 28.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 48 | Crystal Lawns | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) |
| 49 | Wesley Township | 26.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 50 | Ingalls Park | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 51 | Joliet Township | 25.8 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood
How long is the average commute in Ridgewood?
Workers who live in Ridgewood, IL take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ridgewood without a car?
5.5% of households in Ridgewood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ridgewood?
5.3% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Ridgewood worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgewood CDP, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgewood CDP, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgewood 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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