How long is the commute from Troy, IL?
Workers who live in Troy, IL take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Troy get to work
| Means of transportation | Troy | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±5.1 points) | 78.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±4.1 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±4.2 points) | 12.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Troy, the average commute is not measurably different from Madison County (24.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Troy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madison County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Madison County, Troy ranks 28 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1388 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Troy
| Vehicles available | Troy | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 5.7% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±4.8 points) | 32.8% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±6.0 points) | 39.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±5.3 points) | 22.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Troy, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Madison County (5.7%).
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 Troy
| Troy | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±4.2 points) | 12.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Troy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Madison County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Troy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | — | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Jarvis Township | 2.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Maryville | 3.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pin Oak Township | 4.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Collinsville Township | 5.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Carbon | 5.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville Township | 6.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville | 6.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Collinsville | 7.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edwardsville, IL (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Foster Township (Madison County) | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 23 | Glen Carbon | 26.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Collinsville Township | 26.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | St. Jacob Township | 26.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | South Roxana | 25.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 27 (tie) | Godfrey | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 (tie) | Troy | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 | Jarvis Township | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 30 | Leef Township | 25.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 31 (tie) | Grantfork | 25.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 31 (tie) | Saline Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 | Edwardsville Township | 24.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 34 | Hartford | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Troy
How long is the average commute in Troy?
Workers who live in Troy, IL take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Troy without a car?
4.0% of households in Troy have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Troy?
12.3% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Troy worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Troy city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Troy city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Troy 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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Figures last updated on .
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