How long is the commute from Gary, IN?
Workers who live in Gary, IN take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
13.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 13.6%
How people in Gary get to work
| Means of transportation | Gary | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±2.4 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.0% (±2.0 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±1.4 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Gary, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gary, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Gary ranks 26 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 791 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gary
| Vehicles available | Gary | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% (±1.7 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.0% (±2.5 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% (±2.3 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±1.7 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Gary, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (7.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gary
| Gary | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±1.4 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±1.3 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.2% (±1.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Gary, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gary
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary | — | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Calumet Township | 1.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 4.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Chicago | 4.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Station | 5.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart Township | 5.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Griffith | 5.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 6.5 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 6.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Griffith | 28.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Munster | 28.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Lake Station | 26.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 | Calumet Township | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 24 | Hobart Township | 26.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 | Hobart | 26.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 26 | Gary | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 27 | Hammond | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 28 | Highland | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 | North Township (Lake County) | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 30 | New Chicago | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 31 | East Chicago | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 12 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 Gary
How long is the average commute in Gary?
Workers who live in Gary, IN take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gary without a car?
13.6% of households in Gary have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gary?
6.6% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Gary worked from home, and 82.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gary city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gary city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gary 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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