How long is the commute from Cedar Lake, IN?
Workers who live in Cedar Lake, IN take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Cedar Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Cedar Lake | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±3.6 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±2.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±2.1 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Cedar Lake, the average commute is higher than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cedar Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lake County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Cedar Lake ranks 9 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 279 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cedar Lake
| Vehicles available | Cedar Lake | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±5.2 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±5.9 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±4.5 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Cedar Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lake County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cedar Lake
| Cedar Lake | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±2.1 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±3.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cedar Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (89.7%).
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 Cedar Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lake | — | 31.7 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Hanover Township (Lake County) | 2.3 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Dalecarlia | 3.1 mi | 42.4 minutes (±14.6) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Lake County) | 4.2 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. John | 5.0 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Crown Point | 5.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell | 5.8 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook (community) | 7.0 mi | 35.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| St. John Township | 7.4 mi | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Winfield | 36.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Winfield Township | 35.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Cedar Creek Township (Lake County) | 34.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | West Creek Township | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Lowell | 32.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Merrillville | 32.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 (tie) | Cedar Lake | 31.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Ross Township (Lake County) | 31.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Hanover Township (Lake County) | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Schererville | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | St. John | 31.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | St. John Township | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 15 | Whiting | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Lake 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 Cedar Lake
How long is the average commute in Cedar Lake?
Workers who live in Cedar Lake, IN take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cedar Lake without a car?
2.8% of households in Cedar Lake have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cedar Lake?
7.0% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Cedar Lake worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Lake town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Lake town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Lake 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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