How long is the commute from Porter, IN?
Workers who live in Porter, IN take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.4% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Porter get to work
| Means of transportation | Porter | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±6.6 points) | 81.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±3.9 points) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.4% (±5.9 points) | 9.5% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Porter, the average commute is not measurably different from Porter County (28.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Porter, 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 ranks 16 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 472 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Porter
| Vehicles available | Porter | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 3.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±6.7 points) | 29.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±8.4 points) | 42.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±6.6 points) | 24.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Porter, 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
| Porter | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.4% (±5.9 points) | 9.5% (±1.1 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±2.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±2.7 points) | 93.0% (±0.8 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Porter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter | — | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Westchester Township | 0.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dune Acres | 1.7 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Burns Harbor | 2.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterton | 2.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 5.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ogden Dunes | 5.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | 6.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ogden Dunes, IN (37.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Liberty Township (Porter County) | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Union Township (Porter County) | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Shorewood Forest | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 13 | Pleasant Township (Porter County) | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 14 | Kouts | 30.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Aberdeen | 29.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 | Porter | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Salt Creek Commons | 28.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 18 | Town of Pines | 28.1 minutes (±6.3) |
| 19 (tie) | Portage | 27.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 19 (tie) | Morgan Township (Porter County) | 27.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 21 | Portage Township (Porter County) | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 22 | Westchester Township | 26.0 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 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
How long is the average commute in Porter?
Workers who live in Porter, IN take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Porter without a car?
1.2% of households in Porter have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Porter?
14.4% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Porter worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter 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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