How long is the commute from Sycamore, IL?
Workers who live in Sycamore, IL take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Sycamore get to work
| Means of transportation | Sycamore | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.5% (±4.4 points) | 74.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±2.1 points) | 9.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sycamore, the average commute is not measurably different from DeKalb County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sycamore, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Sycamore ranks 25 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1266 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sycamore
| Vehicles available | Sycamore | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.4 points) | 6.4% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±4.7 points) | 34.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±4.7 points) | 39.3% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±3.8 points) | 20.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Sycamore, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in DeKalb County (6.4%).
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 Sycamore
| Sycamore | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.4 points) | 92.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sycamore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in DeKalb County (92.7%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sycamore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore | — | 26.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Sycamore Township | 2.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cortland | 4.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cortland Township | 4.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mayfield Township | 5.2 mi | 26.4 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| DeKalb | 5.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| DeKalb Township | 6.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Genoa | 6.6 mi | 32.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Burlington | 6.8 mi | 32.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Genoa, IL (32.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Sycamore Township | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Milan Township | 27.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Sandwich Township | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Somonauk Township | 27.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 | Sandwich | 27.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Mayfield Township | 26.4 minutes (±10.6) |
| 25 (tie) | Sycamore | 26.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Cortland Township | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 | Malta | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 | Cortland | 25.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 29 | Victor Township | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 30 | DeKalb | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 31 | DeKalb Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in DeKalb 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 Sycamore
How long is the average commute in Sycamore?
Workers who live in Sycamore, IL take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sycamore without a car?
4.5% of households in Sycamore have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sycamore?
13.4% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Sycamore worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sycamore city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sycamore city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sycamore 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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