How long is the commute from Tower Lakes, IL?
Workers who live in Tower Lakes, IL take an average of 35.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.8% of workers drive alone to work.
4.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
26.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.0 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 4.6%
- Work from home
- 26.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Tower Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Tower Lakes | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.8% (±10.7 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.6% (±9.1 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Tower Lakes, the average commute is higher than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tower Lakes, 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, Tower Lakes ranks 2 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 196 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tower Lakes
| Vehicles available | Tower Lakes | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% (±6.6 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.9% (±10.8 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.0% (±9.7 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Tower Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (4.6%).
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 Tower Lakes
| Tower Lakes | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.6% (±9.1 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.5 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±3.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tower Lakes, 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 Tower Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Lakes | — | 35.0 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Lake Barrington | 1.4 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Barrington | 2.0 mi | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cuba Township | 2.2 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Port Barrington | 2.3 mi | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wauconda | 3.5 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fox River Grove | 3.8 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wauconda Township | 3.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Zurich | 4.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Zurich, IL (27.6 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorn Woods | 39.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Tower Lakes | 35.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 (tie) | Fox Lake Hills | 34.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Round Lake Heights | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Lake Villa Township | 34.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Lindenhurst | 34.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Fox Lake | 33.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 (tie) | Riverwoods | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 8 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Tower Lakes
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Tower Lakes, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Tower Lakes beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Tower Lakes, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Tower Lakes
How long is the average commute in Tower Lakes?
Workers who live in Tower Lakes, IL take an average of 35.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tower Lakes without a car?
0.0% of households in Tower Lakes have no vehicle, and 4.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tower Lakes?
26.6% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Tower Lakes worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tower Lakes village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tower Lakes village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tower Lakes village, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Tower Lakes village, Illinois (place:75874, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Tower Lakes at a glance
- Income and affordability in Tower Lakes
- Home values in Tower Lakes
- Homeowner costs in Tower Lakes
- Property taxes in Tower Lakes
- Types of homes in Tower Lakes
- Age of homes in Tower Lakes
- Heating fuel in Tower Lakes
- Crime reported to police in Tower Lakes
- Population growth in Tower Lakes
- How long people stay in Tower Lakes
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lake County
- Illinois places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Illinois