How long is the commute from St. Charles, IL?
Workers who live in St. Charles, IL take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in St. Charles get to work
| Means of transportation | St. Charles | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±4.0 points) | 70.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±4.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±2.3 points) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In St. Charles, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In St. Charles, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kane County, St. Charles ranks 35 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1145 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in St. Charles
| Vehicles available | St. Charles | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±0.9 points) | 4.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±3.7 points) | 27.0% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±3.6 points) | 42.1% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±2.8 points) | 26.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In St. Charles, 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 St. Charles
| St. Charles | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±2.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In St. Charles, 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 St. Charles
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | — | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| St. Charles Township | 1.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva | 2.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Geneva Township | 3.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 3.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Elgin | 4.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| West Chicago | 4.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Batavia | 5.0 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township | 5.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Township, IL (28.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 34 | Aurora | 27.2 minutes (±0.6) |
| 35 | St. Charles | 27.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 36 | Virgil Township | 26.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 37 | North Aurora | 26.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 38 | Kaneville | 26.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 39 | West Dundee | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 40 | Aurora Township | 24.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 41 | Big Rock Township | 18.6 minutes (±8.9) |
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.
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Questions about St. Charles
How long is the average commute in St. Charles?
Workers who live in St. Charles, IL take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in St. Charles without a car?
2.5% of households in St. Charles have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in St. Charles?
15.2% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in St. Charles worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Charles city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Charles city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Charles 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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