How long is the commute from New Chicago, IN?
Workers who live in New Chicago, IN take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in New Chicago get to work
| Means of transportation | New Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±8.3 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±6.2 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±5.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±4.5 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In New Chicago, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Chicago, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, New Chicago ranks 30 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1158 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Chicago
| Vehicles available | New Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±9.4 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% (±9.5 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±9.1 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In New Chicago, 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 New Chicago
| New Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±4.5 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±7.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In New Chicago, 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 New Chicago
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chicago | — | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Hobart Township | 1.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Station | 1.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hobart | 3.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gary | 4.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 4.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 5.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Portage | 5.3 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Ross | 5.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Calumet Township, IN (26.7 minutes), Portage Township (Porter County), IN (27.1 minutes), Portage, IN (27.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 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 New Chicago
How long is the average commute in New Chicago?
Workers who live in New Chicago, IN take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Chicago without a car?
7.5% of households in New Chicago have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Chicago?
5.4% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in New Chicago worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Chicago town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Chicago town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Chicago town, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New Chicago town, Indiana (place:52776, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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