How long is the commute from Spring Valley, IL?
Workers who live in Spring Valley, IL take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Spring Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Spring Valley | Bureau County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±6.7 points) | 80.0% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% (±5.9 points) | 10.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Spring Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Bureau County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spring Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bureau County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bureau County, Spring Valley ranks 35 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2308 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spring Valley
| Vehicles available | Spring Valley | Bureau County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | 6.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±6.0 points) | 29.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±6.8 points) | 41.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±4.1 points) | 22.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Spring Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bureau County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spring Valley
| Spring Valley | Bureau County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.7 points) | 93.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±3.8 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Spring Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bureau County (86.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spring Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley | — | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Dalzell | 2.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Peru Township | 2.5 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hall Township | 3.2 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Peru | 3.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ladd | 4.3 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| LaSalle | 4.5 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Granville Township | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Standard | 4.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Granville Township, IL (23.1 minutes), Standard, IL (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bureau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Arispie Township | 21.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 29 (tie) | La Moille Township | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 31 | La Moille | 21.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 32 | Dover Township | 20.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 33 | Greenville Township | 19.7 minutes (±12.3) |
| 34 | Walnut | 19.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 35 | Spring Valley | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 36 | Dalzell | 19.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 37 (tie) | Hall Township | 19.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 (tie) | Walnut Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 39 | Dover | 18.3 minutes (±8.2) |
| 40 | Princeton | 18.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 41 | Princeton Township | 17.6 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Bureau 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 Spring Valley
How long is the average commute in Spring Valley?
Workers who live in Spring Valley, IL take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spring Valley without a car?
8.2% of households in Spring Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spring Valley?
3.8% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Spring Valley worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spring Valley city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spring Valley city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spring Valley 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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