Cahokia, Illinois is a small village located just outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan area. With a population of just over 15,000, Cahokia is a great place to live and work with its close proximity to downtown St. Louis and major highways. Despite its size, however, Cahokia has excellent public transportation options available for its residents. The MetroLink light rail system connects Cahokia to various parts of the city as well as other nearby communities. There are also several bus routes that can take you to downtown St. Louis or popular attractions in the surrounding area such as the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium. For those who prefer bike transportation, there are plenty of miles of bike paths and trails located throughout Cahokia that make it easy for residents to get around town without relying on their cars. Whatever your preferred mode of transport, Cahokia has you covered.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cahokia takes 22.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cahokia get to work:
- 84.7% drive their own car alone
- 5.1% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 7.2% take mass transit