How long is the commute from Rockford, IL?
Workers who live in Rockford, IL take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Rockford get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockford | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±1.5 points) | 76.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±1.1 points) | 10.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±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 | 10.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rockford, the average commute is lower than in 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, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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 ranks 22 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1995 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockford
| Vehicles available | Rockford | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±1.1 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±1.4 points) | 35.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±1.4 points) | 37.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±1.2 points) | 18.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Rockford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Winnebago County (8.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rockford
| Rockford | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.8% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±1.0 points) | 93.9% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±1.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockford, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | — | 21.9 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Rockford Township | 0.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Valley | 4.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Valley Township | 5.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 6.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Loves Park | 6.4 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Machesney Park | 7.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Township (Winnebago County) | 8.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winnebago Township | 8.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winnebago Township, IL (24.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 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
How long is the average commute in Rockford?
Workers who live in Rockford, IL take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockford without a car?
12.7% of households in Rockford have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockford?
10.1% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Rockford worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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