How long is the commute from Lake Station, IN?
Workers who live in Lake Station, IN take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Lake Station get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Station | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.3% (±4.5 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.0 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.2 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Station, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Station, 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, Lake Station ranks 22 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 709 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Station
| Vehicles available | Lake Station | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±3.5 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±6.1 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±4.9 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±6.6 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Lake Station, 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 Lake Station
| Lake Station | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.2 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±2.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±3.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Station, 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 Lake Station
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Station | — | 26.8 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| New Chicago | 1.6 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart Township | 2.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 3.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 4.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 4.5 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden Dunes | 4.8 mi | 37.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Gary | 5.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 5.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ogden Dunes, IN (37.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Eagle Creek Township | 30.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Center Township (Lake County) | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Dyer | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 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) |
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 Lake Station
How long is the average commute in Lake Station?
Workers who live in Lake Station, IN take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Station without a car?
7.9% of households in Lake Station have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Station?
4.4% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Lake Station worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Station city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Station city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Station 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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