How long is the commute from Burns Harbor, IN?
Workers who live in Burns Harbor, IN take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Burns Harbor get to work
| Means of transportation | Burns Harbor | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.6% (±5.2 points) | 81.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±3.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.5% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Burns Harbor, the average commute is lower than in Porter County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burns Harbor, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Porter County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Porter County, Burns Harbor ranks 26 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 880 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burns Harbor
| Vehicles available | Burns Harbor | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±4.6 points) | 3.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±9.0 points) | 29.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±9.0 points) | 42.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±6.2 points) | 24.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Burns Harbor, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Porter County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burns Harbor
| Burns Harbor | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.5% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±4.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±6.3 points) | 93.0% (±0.8 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Burns Harbor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Porter County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burns Harbor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Harbor | — | 25.1 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Porter | 2.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dune Acres | 3.0 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Westchester Township | 3.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 3.3 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden Dunes | 3.5 mi | 37.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 3.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterton | 3.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dune Acres, IN (33.1 minutes), Ogden Dunes, IN (37.0 minutes), Liberty Township (Porter County), IN (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 (tie) | Morgan Township (Porter County) | 27.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 21 | Portage Township (Porter County) | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 22 | Westchester Township | 26.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 | Chesterton | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 | Jackson Township (Porter County) | 25.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 | Center Township (Porter County) | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 26 | Burns Harbor | 25.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 | Valparaiso | 24.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 28 | South Haven | 24.6 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Porter 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 Burns Harbor
How long is the average commute in Burns Harbor?
Workers who live in Burns Harbor, IN take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burns Harbor without a car?
6.0% of households in Burns Harbor have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burns Harbor?
4.3% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Burns Harbor worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burns Harbor town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burns Harbor town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burns Harbor town, Indiana
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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 last updated on .
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