How long is the commute from Schererville, IN?
Workers who live in Schererville, IN take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Schererville get to work
| Means of transportation | Schererville | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±2.6 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±2.3 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Schererville, the average commute is higher than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Schererville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Schererville ranks 12 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 309 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Schererville
| Vehicles available | Schererville | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±3.7 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±4.0 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±3.3 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Schererville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lake County (7.2%).
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 Schererville
| Schererville | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±2.3 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.3 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±1.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Schererville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lake County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Schererville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schererville | — | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| St. John Township | 1.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Griffith | 3.1 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| St. John | 3.3 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dyer | 3.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 4.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Ross | 4.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Willowbrook (community) | 5.3 mi | 35.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Munster | 5.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Highland, IN (25.6 minutes), Ross, IN (27.8 minutes), Munster, IN (28.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | West Creek Township | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Lowell | 32.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Merrillville | 32.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 (tie) | Cedar Lake | 31.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Ross Township (Lake County) | 31.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Hanover Township (Lake County) | 31.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Schererville | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | St. John | 31.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | St. John Township | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 15 | Whiting | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Eagle Creek Township | 30.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Center Township (Lake County) | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Dyer | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 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 Schererville
How long is the average commute in Schererville?
Workers who live in Schererville, IN take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Schererville without a car?
2.5% of households in Schererville have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Schererville?
12.2% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Schererville worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schererville town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schererville town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schererville 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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