How long is the commute from Swansea, IL?
Workers who live in Swansea, IL take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Swansea get to work
| Means of transportation | Swansea | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±4.7 points) | 75.4% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±2.4 points) | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.4% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Swansea, the average commute is not measurably different from St. Clair County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Swansea, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in St. Clair County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Clair County, Swansea ranks 25 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1653 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Swansea
| Vehicles available | Swansea | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.3 points) | 7.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±5.1 points) | 34.6% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±5.5 points) | 37.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±4.8 points) | 20.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Swansea, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in St. Clair County (7.5%).
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 Swansea
| Swansea | St. Clair County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±2.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Swansea, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in St. Clair County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Swansea
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| St. Clair Township | 1.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville | 2.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Heights | 3.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 4.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Caseyville Township | 4.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| O'Fallon | 5.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Caseyville | 5.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stookey Township | 6.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Stites Township | 25.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 20 | Belleville | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Sugar Loaf Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | Shiloh | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Freeburg Township | 24.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 24 | Lebanon Township | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 25 | Swansea | 24.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | Fayetteville | 23.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Lebanon | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 27 (tie) | Mascoutah | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 29 | St. Clair Township | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 30 (tie) | East St. Louis | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 30 (tie) | East St. Louis Township | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in St. Clair 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 Swansea
How long is the average commute in Swansea?
Workers who live in Swansea, IL take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Swansea without a car?
4.9% of households in Swansea have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Swansea?
15.2% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Swansea worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansea village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansea village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swansea 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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