Dayton, Indiana is a small town located on the banks of the St. Joseph River in La Porte County. The town's estimated population of 2,600 people enjoys many rural amenities such as recreational fishing, canoeing and kayaking. The town also offers public transportation options to its residents. The South Shore Line railway runs through town, connecting it to Chicago and South Bend. There is also a shuttle service operating from La Porte County to Chicago which stops in Dayton for those looking to make the journey there. Finally, there are several taxi companies that provide service around Dayton and the surrounding areas. With these various transportation options available, residents of Dayton can easily get around town and access other cities in the area with ease.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dayton takes 16.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dayton get to work:
- 83.6% drive their own car alone
- 12.1% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit