How long is the commute from Streamwood, IL?
Workers who live in Streamwood, IL take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Streamwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Streamwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±2.7 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±2.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±2.0 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Streamwood, 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 Streamwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cook County (11.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Streamwood ranks 68 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 640 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Streamwood
| Vehicles available | Streamwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±3.3 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±3.1 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±3.3 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.5% (±3.5 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Streamwood, 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 Streamwood
| Streamwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±2.0 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Streamwood, 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 Streamwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streamwood | — | 30.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 1.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Park | 3.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hoffman Estates | 3.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bartlett | 4.1 mi | 29.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Schaumburg Township | 4.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Barrington | 4.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Schaumburg | 4.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Roselle | 5.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Schaumburg, IL (27.8 minutes), Roselle, IL (27.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Worth Township (Cook County) | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 63 (tie) | Barrington Hills | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 63 (tie) | Glenwood | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 65 (tie) | Alsip | 30.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 65 (tie) | Chicago Heights | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 65 (tie) | Harvey | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 65 (tie) | Streamwood | 30.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 69 (tie) | Hickory Hills | 29.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 69 (tie) | Indian Head Park | 29.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 69 (tie) | Palos Heights | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 69 (tie) | Stickney Township | 29.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 73 (tie) | Palos Park | 29.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 73 (tie) | Hanover Township (Cook County) | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Streamwood
How long is the average commute in Streamwood?
Workers who live in Streamwood, IL take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Streamwood without a car?
5.8% of households in Streamwood have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Streamwood?
11.8% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Streamwood worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Streamwood village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Streamwood village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Streamwood 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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