How long is the commute from New Palestine, IN?
Workers who live in New Palestine, IN take an average of 35.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.3 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in New Palestine get to work
| Means of transportation | New Palestine | Hancock County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±7.9 points) | 74.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±3.0 points) | 6.9% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±6.8 points) | 16.0% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In New Palestine, the average commute is higher than in Hancock County (27.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Palestine, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hancock County, New Palestine ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 141 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Palestine
| Vehicles available | New Palestine | Hancock County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±5.1 points) | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% (±7.0 points) | 25.0% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±8.9 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±8.4 points) | 27.5% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In New Palestine, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hancock County (3.0%).
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 Palestine
| New Palestine | Hancock County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±6.8 points) | 16.0% (±1.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.8 points) | 96.8% (±0.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±4.0 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In New Palestine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hancock County (93.6%).
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 Palestine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Palestine | — | 35.3 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Sugar Creek Township (Hancock County) | 0.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Spring Lake | 3.9 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Moral Township | 4.7 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Cumberland | 4.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Brandywine Township (Hancock County) | 6.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Buck Creek Township | 6.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Van Buren Township (Shelby County) | 7.2 mi | 43.2 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Marion County) | 7.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugar Creek Township (Hancock County), IN (29.3 minutes), Moral Township, IN (25.1 minutes), Cumberland, IN (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Palestine | 35.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | McCordsville | 31.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Shirley | 29.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Sugar Creek Township (Hancock County) | 29.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Vernon Township (Hancock County) | 29.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Wilkinson | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Buck Creek Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Hancock 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 Palestine
How long is the average commute in New Palestine?
Workers who live in New Palestine, IN take an average of 35.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Palestine without a car?
7.0% of households in New Palestine have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Palestine?
13.7% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in New Palestine worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Palestine town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Palestine town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Palestine 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 Palestine town, Indiana (place:53352, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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