How long is the commute from Steger, IL?
Workers who live in Steger, IL take an average of 32.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
4.3% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.2 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 4.3%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Steger get to work
| Means of transportation | Steger | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±6.1 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.3% (±2.9 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Steger, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Steger, 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, Steger ranks 40 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 407 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Steger
| Vehicles available | Steger | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±6.9 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±6.0 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±4.3 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Steger, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Steger
| Steger | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±3.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±4.2 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Steger, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (90.6%).
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 Steger
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steger | — | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| South Chicago Heights | 1.3 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Crete | 2.2 mi | 38.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Sauk Village | 2.7 mi | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Heights | 2.8 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bloom Township | 3.1 mi | 33.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ford Heights | 3.3 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest | 3.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Crete Township | 3.7 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Chicago Heights, IL (21.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crete, IL (38.2 minutes), Crete Township, IL (35.7 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 (tie) | Winnetka | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Riverside | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 35 (tie) | River Forest Township | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 38 | Ford Heights | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 39 (tie) | Elmwood Park | 32.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 (tie) | Steger | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 41 (tie) | Evergreen Park | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 41 (tie) | Golf | 32.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 43 (tie) | Norwood Park Township | 32.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 (tie) | Thornton Township | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 45 (tie) | Chicago Ridge | 31.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 45 (tie) | Oak Forest | 31.8 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Steger
How long is the average commute in Steger?
Workers who live in Steger, IL take an average of 32.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Steger without a car?
6.6% of households in Steger have no vehicle, and 4.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Steger?
8.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Steger worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steger village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steger village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steger 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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