How long is the commute from Van Buren, IN?
Workers who live in Van Buren, IN take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Van Buren get to work
| Means of transportation | Van Buren | Grant County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.4% (±7.6 points) | 74.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±7.5 points) | 10.2% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±4.2 points) | 7.8% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Van Buren, the average commute is not measurably different from Grant County (22.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Van Buren, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grant County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Grant County, Van Buren ranks 5 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 821 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Van Buren
| Vehicles available | Van Buren | Grant County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±4.0 points) | 6.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±12.0 points) | 33.3% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±12.4 points) | 36.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±10.4 points) | 23.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Van Buren, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grant County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Van Buren
| Van Buren | Grant County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±4.2 points) | 7.8% (±1.3 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±5.0 points) | 92.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.1% (±7.2 points) | 88.2% (±1.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Van Buren, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grant County (88.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Van Buren
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren | — | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Van Buren Township (Grant County) | 0.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Grant County) | 5.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Huntington County) | 5.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Wells County) | 6.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 6.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Grant County) | 6.9 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Huntington County) | 7.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Salamonie Township | 8.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Grant County), IN (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Township (Grant County) | 31.6 minutes (±9.8) |
| 2 (tie) | Green Township (Grant County) | 28.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 (tie) | Mill Township | 28.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Matthews | 27.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Van Buren | 25.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Van Buren Township (Grant County) | 25.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Fairmount Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Swayzee | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Richland Township (Grant County) | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Gas City | 24.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 11 | Pleasant Township (Grant County) | 24.0 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Grant 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 Van Buren
How long is the average commute in Van Buren?
Workers who live in Van Buren, IN take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Van Buren without a car?
4.7% of households in Van Buren have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Van Buren?
3.4% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Van Buren worked from home, and 83.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Buren 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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Figures last updated on .
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