How long is the commute from South Elgin, IL?
Workers who live in South Elgin, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in South Elgin get to work
| Means of transportation | South Elgin | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±3.0 points) | 70.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±2.3 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±2.7 points) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In South Elgin, the average commute is not measurably different from Kane County (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Elgin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kane County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kane County, South Elgin ranks 27 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 911 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Elgin
| Vehicles available | South Elgin | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±2.6 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% (±3.4 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% (±4.3 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±4.6 points) | 26.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In South Elgin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kane County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Elgin
| South Elgin | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±2.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±2.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Elgin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 South Elgin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin | — | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Elgin Township | 2.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles Township | 3.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin | 3.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 4.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Charles | 4.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Campton Hills | 6.0 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 6.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township | 6.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Campton Hills, IL (34.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Dundee Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Hampshire Township | 28.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | East Dundee | 28.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 24 (tie) | Carpentersville | 28.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Elgin | 28.2 minutes (±0.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Hampshire | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 24 (tie) | South Elgin | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Wayne | 28.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Geneva Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 30 | Geneva | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 (tie) | Elgin Township | 27.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 31 (tie) | St. Charles Township | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 33 | Elburn | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 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.
What you can do on Seayora in South Elgin
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near South Elgin, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for South Elgin beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near South Elgin, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about South Elgin
How long is the average commute in South Elgin?
Workers who live in South Elgin, IL take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Elgin without a car?
8.1% of households in South Elgin have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Elgin?
15.4% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in South Elgin worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Elgin village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Elgin village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Elgin 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 South Elgin village, Illinois (place:70720, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in South Elgin at a glance
- Median rent in South Elgin
- Rent by bedrooms in South Elgin
- Rent burden in South Elgin
- Renters and owners in South Elgin
- Income and affordability in South Elgin
- Home values in South Elgin
- Homeowner costs in South Elgin
- Property taxes in South Elgin
- Types of homes in South Elgin
- Bedrooms in South Elgin
- Age of homes in South Elgin
- Vacancy rate in South Elgin
- Heating fuel in South Elgin
- Crime reported to police in South Elgin
- Population growth in South Elgin
- How long people stay in South Elgin
- Crowding and facilities in South Elgin
- Fair Market Rent in South Elgin
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Kane County
- Illinois places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Illinois