How long is the commute from South Bend, IN?
Workers who live in South Bend, IN take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in South Bend get to work
| Means of transportation | South Bend | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±1.6 points) | 74.7% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.4 points) | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In South Bend, the average commute is lower than in St. Joseph County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Bend, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in St. Joseph County (1.0%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Joseph County, South Bend ranks 19 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1348 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Bend
| Vehicles available | South Bend | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±1.0 points) | 6.7% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.6% (±1.9 points) | 37.2% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±1.9 points) | 37.6% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.2% (±1.2 points) | 18.5% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In South Bend, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in St. Joseph County (6.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Bend
| South Bend | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% (±0.8 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.7 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In South Bend, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in St. Joseph County (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Bend
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | — | 20.2 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 0.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Notre Dame | 2.3 mi | 10.4 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Roseland | 3.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ardmore | 3.1 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Village | 3.2 mi | 17.3 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 4.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmer Park | 4.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Notre Dame, IN (10.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Joseph County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Granger | 21.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Penn Township (St. Joseph County) | 21.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | Centre Township | 21.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 16 | Mishawaka | 21.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 17 | Madison Township (St. Joseph County) | 21.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 18 | Warren Township (St. Joseph County) | 20.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 19 | South Bend | 20.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Portage Township (St. Joseph County) | 19.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 21 | Clay Township (St. Joseph County) | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 22 | German Township (St. Joseph County) | 19.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 | Indian Village | 17.3 minutes (±7.1) |
| 24 | Notre Dame | 10.4 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in St. Joseph 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 South Bend
How long is the average commute in South Bend?
Workers who live in South Bend, IN take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Bend without a car?
9.8% of households in South Bend have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Bend?
11.2% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in South Bend worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend city, 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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