How long is the commute from Porter Township, IN?
Workers who live in Porter Township, IN take an average of 39.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.9 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Porter Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Porter Township | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±4.8 points) | 81.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±3.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Porter Township, the average commute is higher than in Porter County (28.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Porter Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Porter County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Porter County, Porter Township ranks 3 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 60 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Porter Township
| Vehicles available | Porter Township | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.9% (±3.2 points) | 29.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±5.3 points) | 42.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.6% (±5.1 points) | 24.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Porter Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Porter County (3.4%).
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 Porter Township
| Porter Township | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±3.6 points) | 9.5% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.6 points) | 93.0% (±0.8 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Porter Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Porter County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Porter Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Township | — | 39.9 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Aberdeen | 4.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 4.4 mi | 41.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shorewood Forest | 5.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Boone Township (Porter County) | 5.3 mi | 36.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 5.3 mi | 37.3 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 5.9 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Porter County) | 6.3 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Winfield | 6.6 mi | 36.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aberdeen, IN (29.2 minutes), Shorewood Forest, IN (31.4 minutes), Union Township (Porter County), IN (31.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakes of the Four Seasons | 41.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Beverly Shores | 40.2 minutes (±11.6) |
| 3 | Porter Township | 39.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Hebron | 37.3 minutes (±7.4) |
| 5 | Ogden Dunes | 37.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Boone Township (Porter County) | 36.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Pine Township (Porter County) | 34.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Porter County) | 34.2 minutes (±9.4) |
| 9 | Dune Acres | 33.1 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Porter 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 Porter Township
How long is the average commute in Porter Township?
Workers who live in Porter Township, IN take an average of 39.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Porter Township without a car?
0.6% of households in Porter Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Porter Township?
9.7% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Porter Township worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Porter County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Porter County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter township, Porter County, 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 Porter township, Porter County, Indiana (county subdivision:61182, in state:18 county:127).
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 last updated on .
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