How long is the commute from Thornton, IL?
Workers who live in Thornton, IL take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Thornton get to work
| Means of transportation | Thornton | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±9.5 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±8.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±3.6 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Thornton, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thornton, 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, Thornton ranks 134 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1414 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thornton
| Vehicles available | Thornton | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±3.2 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±7.5 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±8.2 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±6.2 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Thornton, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thornton
| Thornton | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±3.6 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±6.6 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thornton, 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 Thornton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| East Hazel Crest | 1.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Holland | 1.9 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Thornton Township | 2.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Glenwood | 2.3 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Homewood | 2.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Phoenix | 2.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey | 2.9 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Hazel Crest | 3.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Holland, IL (34.1 minutes), Thornton Township, IL (32.0 minutes), Glenwood, IL (30.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 128 | Inverness | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 129 | Prospect Heights | 26.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 130 | Mount Prospect | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 131 | Broadview | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 132 (tie) | Stickney | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 132 (tie) | Wheeling | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 134 | Thornton | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 135 (tie) | Elk Grove Village | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 135 (tie) | Rolling Meadows | 25.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 137 | Forest View | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 138 | Elk Grove Township | 25.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 139 (tie) | Northfield | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 139 (tie) | Schiller Park | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Thornton
How long is the average commute in Thornton?
Workers who live in Thornton, IL take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thornton without a car?
3.3% of households in Thornton have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thornton?
8.1% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Thornton worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton 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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