How long is the commute from Whiting, IN?
Workers who live in Whiting, IN take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
4.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 4.0%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in Whiting get to work
| Means of transportation | Whiting | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±6.9 points) | 79.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±4.8 points) | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±4.6 points) | 8.2% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Whiting, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Whiting, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Lake County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Whiting ranks 15 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 338 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whiting
| Vehicles available | Whiting | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±6.6 points) | 7.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±8.9 points) | 35.6% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±7.5 points) | 36.0% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±6.8 points) | 21.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Whiting, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (7.2%).
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 Whiting
| Whiting | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±4.6 points) | 8.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±4.3 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±5.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whiting, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (89.7%).
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 Whiting
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiting | — | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| East Chicago | 2.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Hammond | 3.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Burnham | 3.9 mi | 36.9 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 4.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Calumet City | 6.0 mi | 34.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dolton | 6.5 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton Township | 7.8 mi | 32.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Holland | 8.0 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Chicago, IN (20.8 minutes), Hammond, IN (25.7 minutes), North Township (Lake County), IN (25.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Crown Point | 29.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 | Griffith | 28.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Munster | 28.1 minutes (±2.1) |
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 Whiting
How long is the average commute in Whiting?
Workers who live in Whiting, IN take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whiting without a car?
10.1% of households in Whiting have no vehicle, and 4.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whiting?
8.4% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Whiting worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whiting city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whiting city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whiting 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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