How long is the commute from Munster, IN?
Workers who live in Munster, IN take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Munster get to work
| Means of transportation | Munster | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±3.4 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±1.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±2.8 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Munster, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Munster, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Lake County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Munster ranks 21 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 567 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Munster
| Vehicles available | Munster | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±2.5 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±3.7 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±4.1 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±3.1 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Munster, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lake County (7.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Munster
| Munster | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±2.8 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±2.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Munster, 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 Munster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster | — | 28.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Highland | 2.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lansing | 2.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Lynwood | 2.9 mi | 49.6 minutes (±15.1) | Higher |
| Dyer | 3.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet City | 3.8 mi | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Griffith | 4.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 4.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Ford Heights | 4.7 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Township (Lake County), IN (25.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lansing, IL (32.6 minutes), Lynwood, IL (49.6 minutes), Calumet City, IL (34.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Whiting | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 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) |
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 Munster
How long is the average commute in Munster?
Workers who live in Munster, IN take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Munster without a car?
4.4% of households in Munster have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Munster?
13.0% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Munster worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Munster town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Munster town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Munster 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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