How long is the commute from Michigan City, IN?
Workers who live in Michigan City, IN take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Michigan City get to work
| Means of transportation | Michigan City | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±3.3 points) | 83.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±2.5 points) | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Michigan City, the average commute is lower than in LaPorte County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Michigan City, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In LaPorte County, Michigan City ranks 31 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1258 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Michigan City
| Vehicles available | Michigan City | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.4% (±3.8 points) | 33.8% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±3.4 points) | 35.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±2.2 points) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Michigan City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in LaPorte County (4.8%).
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 Michigan City
| Michigan City | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.2% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±1.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±2.8 points) | 90.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Michigan City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in LaPorte County (90.2%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Michigan City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | — | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Pottawattamie Park | 1.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Trail Creek | 1.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 1.7 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Long Beach | 2.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana Shores | 4.1 mi | 34.7 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Coolspring Township | 4.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Pines | 4.6 mi | 28.1 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Michiana | 4.8 mi | 45.8 minutes (±14.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Michiana Shores, IN (34.7 minutes), Town of Pines, IN (28.1 minutes), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | La Porte | 23.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 22.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Coolspring Township | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 (tie) | New Durham Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Trail Creek | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | Center Township (LaPorte County) | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Michigan City | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Westville | 21.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 8 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 Michigan City
How long is the average commute in Michigan City?
Workers who live in Michigan City, IN take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Michigan City without a car?
8.1% of households in Michigan City have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Michigan City?
8.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Michigan City worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Michigan City 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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