How long is the commute from Hammond, IN?
Workers who live in Hammond, IN take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Hammond get to work
| Means of transportation | Hammond | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±2.4 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±1.9 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±1.2 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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, Hammond ranks 27 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 817 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hammond
| Vehicles available | Hammond | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±1.3 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±2.2 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±2.3 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±2.1 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Hammond, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (7.2%).
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 Hammond
| Hammond | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±1.2 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±1.1 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±1.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hammond, 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 Hammond
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | — | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| North Township (Lake County) | 1.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet City | 2.7 mi | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Burnham | 3.0 mi | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| East Chicago | 3.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Whiting | 3.8 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Lansing | 4.6 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Munster | 5.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Dolton | 5.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Chicago, IN (20.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Calumet City, IL (34.4 minutes), Burnham, IL (36.9 minutes), Whiting, IN (30.9 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 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 Hammond
How long is the average commute in Hammond?
Workers who live in Hammond, IN take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hammond without a car?
8.3% of households in Hammond have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hammond?
6.9% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Hammond worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hammond city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hammond city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hammond 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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