How long is the commute from North Salem, IN?
Workers who live in North Salem, IN take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
1.9% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in North Salem get to work
| Means of transportation | North Salem | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.6% (±5.7 points) | 76.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±4.0 points) | 7.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±3.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 14.8% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In North Salem, the average commute is not measurably different from Hendricks County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Salem, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hendricks County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hendricks County, North Salem ranks 8 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 584 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Salem
| Vehicles available | North Salem | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±2.6 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.9% (±9.1 points) | 24.2% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±17.9 points) | 45.2% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.1% (±15.9 points) | 27.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In North Salem, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hendricks County (3.3%).
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 North Salem
| North Salem | Hendricks County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 14.8% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.2 points) | 97.5% (±0.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±7.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.9 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Salem, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hendricks County (94.1%).
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 North Salem
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Salem | — | 27.9 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Eel River Township (Hendricks County) | 1.1 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown | 4.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Hendricks County) | 5.5 mi | 33.9 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lizton | 5.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Putnam County) | 5.9 mi | 35.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Hendricks County) | 6.3 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township (Montgomery County) | 6.7 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Boone County) | 7.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hendricks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Marion Township (Hendricks County) | 34.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 3 | Union Township (Hendricks County) | 33.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 (tie) | Lizton | 31.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 (tie) | Clay Township (Hendricks County) | 31.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Liberty Township (Hendricks County) | 31.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Franklin Township (Hendricks County) | 28.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | North Salem | 27.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Center Township (Hendricks County) | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 (tie) | Coatesville | 27.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Eel River Township (Hendricks County) | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Clayton | 27.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 13 | Danville | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Lincoln Township (Hendricks County) | 26.2 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Hendricks 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 North Salem
How long is the average commute in North Salem?
Workers who live in North Salem, IN take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Salem without a car?
2.0% of households in North Salem have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Salem?
1.9% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in North Salem worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Salem town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Salem town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Salem 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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