How long is the commute from Wauconda, IL?
Workers who live in Wauconda, IL take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Wauconda get to work
| Means of transportation | Wauconda | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.0% (±4.4 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±2.1 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±3.5 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Wauconda, 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 Wauconda, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Wauconda ranks 23 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 490 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wauconda
| Vehicles available | Wauconda | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.6 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±3.9 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±4.6 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±5.2 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Wauconda, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wauconda
| Wauconda | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±3.5 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±1.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wauconda, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Wauconda
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda | — | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Wauconda Township | 1.6 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Island Lake | 3.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tower Lakes | 3.5 mi | 35.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township | 3.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Port Barrington | 3.8 mi | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Volo | 3.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorn Woods | 4.5 mi | 39.5 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| North Barrington | 4.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Barrington, IL (36.5 minutes), Hawthorn Woods, IL (39.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | North Barrington | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 18 | Volo | 32.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 19 | Antioch Township | 31.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 20 | Cuba Township | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 (tie) | Lake Forest | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Round Lake | 31.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 21 (tie) | Wauconda | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Wauconda Township | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 25 | Highwood | 31.1 minutes (±11.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Green Oaks | 30.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Mettawa | 30.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 28 | Ela Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 29 (tie) | Antioch | 30.4 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Wauconda
How long is the average commute in Wauconda?
Workers who live in Wauconda, IL take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wauconda without a car?
3.6% of households in Wauconda have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wauconda?
15.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Wauconda worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauconda village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauconda village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauconda 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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