How long is the commute from Sleepy Hollow, IL?
Workers who live in Sleepy Hollow, IL take an average of 34.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.2% of workers drive alone to work.
4.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.3 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 4.0%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Sleepy Hollow get to work
| Means of transportation | Sleepy Hollow | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.2% (±7.6 points) | 70.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±3.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.6% (±3.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±4.6 points) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sleepy Hollow, the average commute is higher than in Kane County (27.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sleepy Hollow, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kane County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kane County, Sleepy Hollow ranks 5 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 240 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sleepy Hollow
| Vehicles available | Sleepy Hollow | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.9% (±5.3 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±7.4 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.7% (±8.1 points) | 26.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Sleepy Hollow, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kane County (4.7%).
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 Sleepy Hollow
| Sleepy Hollow | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±4.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±3.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sleepy Hollow, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kane County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sleepy Hollow
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow | — | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| West Dundee | 1.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Dundee Township | 1.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Carpentersville | 2.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Gilberts | 3.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| East Dundee | 3.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin | 3.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Elgin Township | 4.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Algonquin | 4.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Dundee, IL (25.5 minutes), Dundee Township, IL (28.8 minutes), Carpentersville, IL (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestbury | 54.2 minutes (±42.9) |
| 2 | Maple Park | 37.9 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Kaneville Township | 34.6 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Plato Township | 34.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Sleepy Hollow | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Campton Hills | 34.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Sugar Grove Township | 34.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Montgomery | 33.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Pingree Grove | 32.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Campton Township | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Burlington | 32.0 minutes (±6.4) |
Showing 11 of 42 places in Kane 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 Sleepy Hollow
How long is the average commute in Sleepy Hollow?
Workers who live in Sleepy Hollow, IL take an average of 34.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sleepy Hollow without a car?
1.0% of households in Sleepy Hollow have no vehicle, and 4.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sleepy Hollow?
15.4% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Sleepy Hollow worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Sleepy Hollow village, Illinois (place:70161, in state:17).
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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