How long is the commute from Elkhart, IN?
Workers who live in Elkhart, IN take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Elkhart get to work
| Means of transportation | Elkhart | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±3.5 points) | 74.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.1% (±3.2 points) | 15.7% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Elkhart, the average commute is lower than in Elkhart County (20.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elkhart, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Elkhart County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Elkhart County, Elkhart ranks 19 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1468 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elkhart
| Vehicles available | Elkhart | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% (±3.2 points) | 32.1% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±3.2 points) | 37.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±2.3 points) | 22.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Elkhart, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Elkhart County (7.8%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elkhart
| Elkhart | Elkhart County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±1.4 points) | 92.3% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±2.0 points) | 88.6% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elkhart, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Elkhart County (88.6%).
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 Elkhart
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | — | 18.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Osolo Township | 2.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 2.9 mi | 18.5 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cleveland Township (Elkhart County) | 3.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Simonton Lake | 4.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dunlap | 4.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Baugo Township | 4.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Osceola | 6.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mason Township (Cass County) | 6.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cleveland Township (Elkhart County), IN (25.0 minutes), Baugo Township, IN (23.5 minutes), Mason Township (Cass County), MI (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Elkhart County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Simonton Lake | 19.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Locke Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Elkhart Township (Elkhart County) | 19.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 16 | Jefferson Township (Elkhart County) | 19.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 17 | Goshen | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Benton Township (Elkhart County) | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Elkhart | 18.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 19 (tie) | Concord Township (Elkhart County) | 18.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Dunlap | 18.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Millersburg | 18.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | York Township (Elkhart County) | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 | Middlebury | 16.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 25 | Harrison Township (Elkhart County) | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Elkhart 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 Elkhart
How long is the average commute in Elkhart?
Workers who live in Elkhart, IN take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elkhart without a car?
8.1% of households in Elkhart have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elkhart?
3.2% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Elkhart worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkhart city, 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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