How long is the commute from Melbourne, FL?
Workers who live in Melbourne, FL take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Melbourne get to work
| Means of transportation | Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.0% (±2.2 points) | 74.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±1.7 points) | 14.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Melbourne, 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 Melbourne, 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, Melbourne ranks 23 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 705 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melbourne
| Vehicles available | Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±1.4 points) | 4.9% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% (±2.3 points) | 36.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±1.9 points) | 39.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±1.3 points) | 18.7% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Melbourne, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Brevard County (4.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Melbourne
| Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±1.7 points) | 14.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±1.4 points) | 93.0% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Melbourne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Brevard County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Melbourne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | — | 22.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Melbourne Village | 1.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| June Park | 3.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Melbourne | 4.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 5.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Shores | 5.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Indialantic | 6.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Satellite Beach | 6.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Melbourne Beach | 7.0 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Satellite Beach, FL (27.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Mims | 24.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 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 13 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 Melbourne
How long is the average commute in Melbourne?
Workers who live in Melbourne, FL take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melbourne without a car?
8.7% of households in Melbourne have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melbourne?
14.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Melbourne worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Melbourne city, Florida (place:43975, in state:12).
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 last updated on .
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