How long is the commute from Vandalia, IL?
Workers who live in Vandalia, IL take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Vandalia get to work
| Means of transportation | Vandalia | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±6.4 points) | 79.3% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 10.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | 7.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Vandalia, the average commute is lower than in Fayette County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vandalia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fayette County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, Vandalia ranks 23 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2332 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vandalia
| Vehicles available | Vandalia | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±4.3 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.8% (±6.1 points) | 29.3% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±6.7 points) | 37.5% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±5.0 points) | 27.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Vandalia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fayette County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Vandalia
| Vandalia | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±4.1 points) | 90.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.1% (±6.6 points) | 83.9% (±2.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vandalia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fayette County (83.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vandalia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | — | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Vandalia Township | 2.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Grove Township | 5.1 mi | 17.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 5.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Shafter Township | 6.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Otego Township | 7.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Kaskaskia Township | 7.9 mi | 42.5 minutes (±19.4) | Higher |
| Sefton Township | 8.1 mi | 29.8 minutes (±9.5) | Higher |
| Brownstown | 8.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sharon Township, IL (27.2 minutes), Otego Township, IL (24.2 minutes), Kaskaskia Township, IL (42.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Lone Grove Township | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | St. Elmo | 22.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 19 | Seminary Township | 22.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | St. Peter | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 | Avena Township | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 22 | Vandalia Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Vandalia | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 | South Hurricane Township | 17.8 minutes (±10.9) |
| 25 | Bear Grove Township | 17.2 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Fayette 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 Vandalia
How long is the average commute in Vandalia?
Workers who live in Vandalia, IL take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vandalia without a car?
8.9% of households in Vandalia have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vandalia?
7.6% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Vandalia worked from home, and 82.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandalia city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandalia city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandalia 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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