How long is the commute from River Forest, IL?
Workers who live in River Forest, IL take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.8% of workers drive alone to work.
19.7% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
26.8% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 19.7%
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in River Forest get to work
| Means of transportation | River Forest | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.8% (±6.6 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 19.7% (±5.8 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±2.8 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.8% (±5.0 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In River Forest, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In River Forest, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, River Forest ranks 35 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 377 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in River Forest
| Vehicles available | River Forest | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±2.7 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% (±6.8 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±6.4 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±4.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In River Forest, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cook County (18.0%).
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 River Forest
| River Forest | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.8% (±5.0 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±3.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±3.3 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In River Forest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near River Forest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest | — | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| River Forest Township | 0.0 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 1.6 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park Township | 1.6 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood | 1.7 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Park | 1.8 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Elmwood Park | 1.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| River Grove | 2.3 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Park | 2.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forest Park, IL (27.4 minutes), Melrose Park, IL (27.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 (tie) | Rich Township | 32.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Calumet Township | 32.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 (tie) | Brookfield | 32.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 (tie) | Crestwood | 32.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Lansing | 32.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Winnetka | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Riverside | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest Township | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 38 | Ford Heights | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 39 (tie) | Elmwood Park | 32.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 (tie) | Steger | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 41 (tie) | Evergreen Park | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
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 River Forest
How long is the average commute in River Forest?
Workers who live in River Forest, IL take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in River Forest without a car?
5.1% of households in River Forest have no vehicle, and 19.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in River Forest?
26.8% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in River Forest worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Forest village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Forest village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Forest village, Illinois
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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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