How long is the commute from Rockford Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Rockford Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Rockford Township, IL take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

74.8% of workers drive alone to work.

0.7% take public transportation.

1.2% of workers walk to work.

10.3% work from home.

11.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.0 minutes (±0.8)
Public transportation: 0.7%
Work from home: 10.3%
Households without a car: 11.9%

How people in Rockford Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Rockford Township	Winnebago County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	74.8% (±1.4 points)	76.8%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	11.3% (±1.0 points)	10.2%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.7% (±0.2 points)	0.5%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	1.2% (±0.3 points)	1.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.7% (±0.4 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	10.3% (±0.9 points)	9.8%	15.9%	15.1%

In Rockford Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Winnebago County (23.0 minutes).

It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Rockford Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Winnebago County (0.5%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Winnebago County, Rockford Township ranks 21 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1986 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Rockford Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Rockford Township	Winnebago County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	11.9% (±0.9 points)	8.6%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	39.6% (±1.2 points)	35.6%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	33.3% (±1.4 points)	37.2%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	15.2% (±1.0 points)	18.6%	18.3%	21.9%

In Rockford Township, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Winnebago County (8.6%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Rockford Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Rockford Township	Winnebago County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	10.3% (±0.9 points)	9.8% (±0.7 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.3% (±0.9 points)	93.9% (±0.6 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	86.5% (±1.1 points)	88.8% (±0.8 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Rockford Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Winnebago County (88.8%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Rockford Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rockford Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Rockford Township	—	22.0 minutes (±0.8)	—
Rockford	0.9 mi	21.9 minutes (±0.9)	Not measurably different
Cherry Valley	5.2 mi	23.8 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Cherry Valley Township	5.4 mi	22.6 minutes (±1.5)	Not measurably different
New Milford	5.7 mi	19.8 minutes (±1.9)	Lower
Loves Park	7.3 mi	21.5 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Winnebago Township	7.8 mi	24.7 minutes (±2.4)	Higher
Winnebago	8.3 mi	25.3 minutes (±2.2)	Higher
Machesney Park	8.6 mi	21.7 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Milford, IL (19.8 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winnebago Township, IL (24.7 minutes), Winnebago, IL (25.3 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Winnebago County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
15	South Beloit	24.8 minutes (±4.1)
16	Winnebago Township	24.7 minutes (±2.4)
17	Durand	24.2 minutes (±4.0)
18	Cherry Valley	23.8 minutes (±3.0)
19	Cherry Valley Township	22.6 minutes (±1.5)
20	Harlem Township (Winnebago County)	22.5 minutes (±1.5)
21	Rockford Township	22.0 minutes (±0.8)
22	Rockford	21.9 minutes (±0.9)
23	Machesney Park	21.7 minutes (±1.9)
24	Loves Park	21.5 minutes (±1.8)
25	New Milford	19.8 minutes (±1.9)
26	Seward Township (Winnebago County)	19.5 minutes (±5.4)

Showing 12 of 26 places in Winnebago 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 Rockford Township

How long is the average commute in Rockford Township?

Workers who live in Rockford Township, IL take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Rockford Township without a car?

11.9% of households in Rockford Township have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Rockford Township?

10.3% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Rockford Township worked from home, and 86.5% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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