Roscoe, IL is a small village located in the Rockford metropolitan area of northern Illinois. With a population of over 8,000 people, Roscoe is well connected to its surrounding areas through various public transportation options. The Greater Rockford Mass Transit District (GRMTD) provides bus service throughout the city as well as commuter routes and paratransit for those with disabilities. Residents can also access train service from Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line at nearby Belvidere station, which provides direct access to downtown Chicago as well as connections to other cities along the route. Additionally, the Rockford International Airport offers daily flights to many cities in the Midwest region for those who need to travel further distances. All of these transportation options make it easy for Roscoe residents to get around town or beyond when necessary.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Roscoe takes 24.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Roscoe get to work:
- 90.2% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 2.1% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit