How long is the commute from Shorewood, IL?
Workers who live in Shorewood, IL take an average of 34.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.7 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Shorewood get to work
| Means of transportation | Shorewood | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±3.6 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±3.1 points) | 14.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Shorewood, the average commute is not measurably different from Will County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shorewood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Shorewood ranks 14 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 210 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shorewood
| Vehicles available | Shorewood | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.9 points) | 3.9% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±4.5 points) | 25.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.4% (±4.9 points) | 42.2% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±4.2 points) | 28.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Shorewood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Will County (3.9%).
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 Shorewood
| Shorewood | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±3.1 points) | 14.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shorewood, 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 Shorewood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorewood | — | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Troy Township | 1.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Joliet | 3.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Crystal Lawns | 4.4 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rockdale | 4.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Sunnyland | 5.2 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Township | 5.3 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Seward Township (Kendall County) | 5.4 mi | 39.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Minooka | 6.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Troy Township, IL (29.6 minutes), Joliet, IL (28.8 minutes), Rockdale, IL (25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Homer Glen | 35.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Monee Township | 35.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Crete Township | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Homer Township | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Lockport | 35.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Frankfort | 35.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Shorewood | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Symerton | 34.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 16 | Wheatland Township (Will County) | 34.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Monee | 33.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Will Township | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Plainfield | 33.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | New Lenox | 32.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Will 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 Shorewood
How long is the average commute in Shorewood?
Workers who live in Shorewood, IL take an average of 34.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shorewood without a car?
3.8% of households in Shorewood have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shorewood?
11.8% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Shorewood worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shorewood village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shorewood village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shorewood 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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