How long is the commute from South Barrington, IL?
Workers who live in South Barrington, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
19.3% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in South Barrington get to work
| Means of transportation | South Barrington | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.6% (±9.0 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±5.7 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.3% (±8.2 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In South Barrington, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Barrington, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, South Barrington ranks 86 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 785 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Barrington
| Vehicles available | South Barrington | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.2% (±4.9 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±9.2 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.5% (±7.9 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In South Barrington, 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 South Barrington
| South Barrington | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.3% (±8.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±3.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±4.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Barrington, 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 South Barrington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Barrington | — | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Hoffman Estates | 1.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington Township | 1.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 3.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington Hills | 4.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington | 4.6 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Dundee | 4.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 4.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Streamwood | 4.8 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 (tie) | Hillside | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 80 (tie) | Park Ridge | 29.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 80 (tie) | Barrington Township | 29.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Berwyn | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Blue Island | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 83 (tie) | La Grange Park | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 83 (tie) | South Barrington | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 83 (tie) | Berwyn Township | 29.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 88 (tie) | Franklin Park | 28.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 88 (tie) | Summit | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 90 (tie) | Midlothian | 28.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 90 (tie) | Leyden Township | 28.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 92 (tie) | Robbins | 28.7 minutes (±4.8) |
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 South Barrington
How long is the average commute in South Barrington?
Workers who live in South Barrington, IL take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Barrington without a car?
0.7% of households in South Barrington have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Barrington?
19.3% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in South Barrington worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Barrington village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Barrington 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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Figures last updated on .
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