How long is the commute from Satellite Beach, FL?
Workers who live in Satellite Beach, FL take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Satellite Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Satellite Beach | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±6.2 points) | 74.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±4.9 points) | 14.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Satellite Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Brevard County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Satellite Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brevard County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brevard County, Satellite Beach ranks 6 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 425 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Satellite Beach
| Vehicles available | Satellite Beach | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 4.9% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±4.4 points) | 36.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.6% (±5.1 points) | 39.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±4.2 points) | 18.7% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Satellite Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Brevard County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Satellite Beach
| Satellite Beach | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±4.9 points) | 14.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±2.3 points) | 93.0% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Satellite Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Brevard County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Satellite Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Beach | — | 27.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 1.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| South Patrick Shores | 1.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Patrick AFB | 3.8 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.9) | Lower |
| Palm Shores | 3.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne | 6.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Indialantic | 6.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Melbourne Village | 7.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne Beach | 8.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Indian Harbour Beach, FL (22.5 minutes), South Patrick Shores, FL (21.8 minutes), Patrick AFB, FL (18.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharpes | 37.1 minutes (±10.2) |
| 2 | Grant-Valkaria | 32.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | North Merritt Island | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Port St. John | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Palm Bay | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Satellite Beach | 27.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Viera West | 27.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Melbourne Beach | 26.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 9 | Malabar | 25.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 10 | Cocoa | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Cocoa Beach | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Merritt Island | 25.3 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Satellite Beach
How long is the average commute in Satellite Beach?
Workers who live in Satellite Beach, FL take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Satellite Beach without a car?
1.7% of households in Satellite Beach have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Satellite Beach?
19.2% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Satellite Beach worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Satellite Beach city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Satellite Beach city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Satellite Beach 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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