How long is the commute from Westville, IN?
Workers who live in Westville, IN take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Westville get to work
| Means of transportation | Westville | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.5% (±6.1 points) | 83.4% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 7.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±4.1 points) | 7.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Westville, the average commute is lower than in LaPorte County (25.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from LaPorte County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In LaPorte County, Westville ranks 32 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1283 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westville
| Vehicles available | Westville | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±3.4 points) | 4.8% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±8.0 points) | 33.8% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±8.9 points) | 35.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±6.7 points) | 25.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Westville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from LaPorte County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Westville
| Westville | LaPorte County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±4.1 points) | 7.2% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±5.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±5.8 points) | 90.2% (±1.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from LaPorte County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | — | 21.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| New Durham Township | 2.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Porter County) | 4.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Clinton Township (LaPorte County) | 5.4 mi | 31.8 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Porter County) | 5.7 mi | 34.2 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Wanatah | 7.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Coolspring Township | 7.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | 7.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Pine Township (Porter County) | 8.5 mi | 34.9 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Porter County), IN (25.5 minutes), Clinton Township (LaPorte County), IN (31.8 minutes), Washington Township (Porter County), IN (34.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across LaPorte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Michigan Township (LaPorte County) | 22.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Coolspring Township | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 (tie) | New Durham Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Trail Creek | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | Center Township (LaPorte County) | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Michigan City | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Westville | 21.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 32 places in LaPorte 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 Westville
How long is the average commute in Westville?
Workers who live in Westville, IN take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westville without a car?
3.3% of households in Westville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westville?
7.2% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Westville worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westville town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westville town, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westville town, Indiana
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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