How long is the commute from Long Beach, IN?
Workers who live in Long Beach, IN take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
33.3% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 33.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Long Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Long Beach | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.8% (±7.6 points) | 83.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±3.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.3% (±6.4 points) | 7.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Long Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from LaPorte County (25.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Long Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaPorte County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In LaPorte County, Long Beach ranks 17 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 630 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Long Beach
| Vehicles available | Long Beach | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±6.3 points) | 33.8% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.6% (±6.3 points) | 35.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±3.5 points) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Long Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaPorte County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Long Beach
| Long Beach | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.3% (±6.4 points) | 7.2% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±2.8 points) | 90.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Long Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in LaPorte County (90.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Long Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | — | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 1.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pottawattamie Park | 1.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana Shores | 1.8 mi | 34.7 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana | 2.4 mi | 45.8 minutes (±14.1) | Higher |
| Michigan City | 2.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Trail Creek | 3.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Beach | 3.8 mi | 30.4 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 4.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Michiana, MI (45.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lincoln Township (LaPorte County) | 30.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 12 | Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 29.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 13 | Cass Township (LaPorte County) | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 14 | Wanatah | 28.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 15 | Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 16 | Kankakee Township (LaPorte County) | 27.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 17 | Long Beach | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 18 | Kingsbury | 27.4 minutes (±9.3) |
| 19 | Pleasant Township (LaPorte County) | 26.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 20 | Pottawattamie Park | 25.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 21 | Galena Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Union Township (LaPorte County) | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 23 | Washington Township (LaPorte County) | 24.9 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in LaPorte 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 Long Beach
How long is the average commute in Long Beach?
Workers who live in Long Beach, IN take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Long Beach without a car?
3.2% of households in Long Beach have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Long Beach?
33.3% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Long Beach worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Beach town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Beach town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Beach town, 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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