How long is the commute from Cape Canaveral, FL?
Workers who live in Cape Canaveral, FL take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
24.2% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Cape Canaveral get to work
| Means of transportation | Cape Canaveral | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±8.0 points) | 74.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.1 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.2% (±7.8 points) | 14.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Cape Canaveral, the average commute is lower than in Brevard County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cape Canaveral, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brevard County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brevard County, Cape Canaveral ranks 24 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 707 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cape Canaveral
| Vehicles available | Cape Canaveral | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±3.6 points) | 4.9% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.8% (±5.8 points) | 36.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±5.7 points) | 39.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.0% (±1.5 points) | 18.7% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Cape Canaveral, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Brevard County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cape Canaveral
| Cape Canaveral | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.2% (±7.8 points) | 14.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±3.7 points) | 93.0% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cape Canaveral, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Brevard County (93.0%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cape Canaveral
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Canaveral | — | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Cocoa Beach | 4.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tropical Park | 6.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Merritt Island | 7.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Merritt Island | 8.1 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Rockledge | 9.5 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cocoa | 9.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpes | 10 mi | 37.1 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Cocoa West | 10 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Merritt Island, FL (28.5 minutes), Sharpes, FL (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brevard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Melbourne Village | 24.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 19 | Titusville | 24.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | June Park | 23.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 21 | Rockledge | 23.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 22 | West Melbourne | 22.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | Melbourne | 22.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 24 | Cape Canaveral | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Indian Harbour Beach | 22.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 26 | South Patrick Shores | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Indialantic | 20.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Tropical Park | 19.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 29 | Patrick AFB | 18.6 minutes (±5.9) |
Showing 12 of 29 places in Brevard 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 Cape Canaveral
How long is the average commute in Cape Canaveral?
Workers who live in Cape Canaveral, FL take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cape Canaveral without a car?
8.8% of households in Cape Canaveral have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cape Canaveral?
24.2% (±7.8 points) of workers who live in Cape Canaveral worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Canaveral city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Canaveral city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Canaveral city, Florida
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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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