How long is the commute from Third Lake, IL?
Workers who live in Third Lake, IL take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.2% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
20.9% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.2%
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Third Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Third Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±6.3 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.4 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.2% (±3.0 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.9% (±6.0 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Third Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Third Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Third Lake ranks 35 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 678 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Third Lake
| Vehicles available | Third Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.0% (±7.0 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.1% (±10.0 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±7.9 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Third Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lake County (4.6%).
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 Third Lake
| Third Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.9% (±6.0 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±7.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±7.8 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Third Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Third Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Lake | — | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Gages Lake | 1.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grandwood Park | 1.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grayslake | 2.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Avon Township | 2.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Venetian Village | 3.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | 3.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lindenhurst | 3.4 mi | 34.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gurnee | 3.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Antioch | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Round Lake Beach | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Venetian Village | 30.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 32 | Winthrop Harbor | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 33 | Kildeer | 30.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 34 | Fremont Township | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 35 | Third Lake | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 36 | Avon Township | 29.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 37 | Benton Township (Lake County) | 28.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 38 | West Deerfield Township | 28.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 | Lake Bluff | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 40 | Indian Creek | 28.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 41 (tie) | Mundelein | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Third Lake
How long is the average commute in Third Lake?
Workers who live in Third Lake, IL take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Third Lake without a car?
1.1% of households in Third Lake have no vehicle, and 3.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Third Lake?
20.9% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Third Lake worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Third Lake village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Third Lake village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Third Lake 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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