How long is the commute from Hobart, IN?
Workers who live in Hobart, IN take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Hobart get to work
| Means of transportation | Hobart | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.1% (±2.5 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±1.8 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±1.6 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Hobart, 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 Hobart, 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, Hobart ranks 25 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 737 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hobart
| Vehicles available | Hobart | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±2.6 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±4.0 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±4.4 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±4.0 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Hobart, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (7.2%).
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 Hobart
| Hobart | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±1.6 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±1.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hobart, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lake County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hobart
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | — | 26.5 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Hobart Township | 2.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Lake County) | 2.9 mi | 31.7 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| New Chicago | 3.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Merrillville | 3.6 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Lake Station | 4.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 5.3 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Porter County) | 5.8 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Calumet Township | 6.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ross Township (Lake County), IN (31.7 minutes), Merrillville, IN (32.1 minutes), Union Township (Porter County), IN (31.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Crown Point | 29.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 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 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 Hobart
How long is the average commute in Hobart?
Workers who live in Hobart, IN take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hobart without a car?
6.9% of households in Hobart have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hobart?
3.9% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Hobart worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart 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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Figures last updated on .
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