How long is the commute from Wonder Lake, IL?
Workers who live in Wonder Lake, IL take an average of 37.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.0 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Wonder Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Wonder Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±5.9 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±3.1 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±5.0 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Wonder Lake, the average commute is higher than in McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wonder Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in McHenry County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Wonder Lake ranks 2 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 116 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wonder Lake
| Vehicles available | Wonder Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±4.4 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.4% (±6.7 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.2% (±8.9 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±7.3 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Wonder Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.5%).
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 Wonder Lake
| Wonder Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±5.0 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.0 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±3.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wonder Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wonder Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Lake | — | 37.0 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Greenwood | 1.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±8.6) | Lower |
| Ringwood | 2.5 mi | 29.2 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (McHenry County) | 2.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| McCullom Lake | 2.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| McHenry Township | 3.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Bull Valley | 4.2 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| McHenry | 4.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Johnsburg | 5.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenwood, IL (25.6 minutes), Greenwood Township (McHenry County), IL (31.2 minutes), McCullom Lake, IL (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday Hills | 44.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Wonder Lake | 37.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Port Barrington | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Hartland Township | 36.5 minutes (±7.0) |
| 5 | Pistakee Highlands | 36.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Lakemoor | 35.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Prairie Grove | 35.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Trout Valley | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 8 of 46 places in McHenry 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 Wonder Lake
How long is the average commute in Wonder Lake?
Workers who live in Wonder Lake, IL take an average of 37.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wonder Lake without a car?
5.6% of households in Wonder Lake have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wonder Lake?
15.4% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Wonder Lake worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wonder Lake village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wonder Lake village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wonder Lake 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 Wonder Lake village, Illinois (place:82855, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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 .
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