How long is the commute from Wilmette, IL?
Workers who live in Wilmette, IL take an average of 34.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.0% of workers drive alone to work.
13.5% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
36.1% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.6 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 13.5%
- Work from home
- 36.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Wilmette get to work
| Means of transportation | Wilmette | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.0% (±3.3 points) | 54.8% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 13.5% (±2.9 points) | 11.8% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.8 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.1% (±3.9 points) | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Wilmette, the average commute is not measurably different from Cook County (31.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wilmette, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (11.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Wilmette ranks 11 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 219 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wilmette
| Vehicles available | Wilmette | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±1.9 points) | 18.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±3.5 points) | 41.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±3.2 points) | 28.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±2.6 points) | 12.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Wilmette, 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 Wilmette
| Wilmette | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.1% (±3.9 points) | 18.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±2.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wilmette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cook County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wilmette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette | — | 34.6 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Kenilworth | 1.1 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| New Trier Township | 1.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Winnetka | 2.1 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Evanston | 2.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Skokie | 2.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Northfield | 3.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Golf | 3.2 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 3.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Evanston, IL (27.5 minutes), Skokie, IL (27.9 minutes), Northfield, IL (24.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Glencoe | 36.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Markham | 35.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Palos Hills | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Sauk Village | 35.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Lemont Township | 35.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Lemont | 34.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Wilmette | 34.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | Kenilworth | 34.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Calumet City | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Maywood | 34.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Norridge | 34.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 (tie) | New Trier Township | 34.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | South Holland | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Wilmette
How long is the average commute in Wilmette?
Workers who live in Wilmette, IL take an average of 34.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wilmette without a car?
6.3% of households in Wilmette have no vehicle, and 13.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wilmette?
36.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Wilmette worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmette village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmette village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmette 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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