How long is the commute from West Melbourne, FL?
Workers who live in West Melbourne, FL take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in West Melbourne get to work
| Means of transportation | West Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±3.4 points) | 74.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±3.0 points) | 14.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In West 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 West Melbourne, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, West Melbourne ranks 22 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 703 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Melbourne
| Vehicles available | West Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.9% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±4.6 points) | 36.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±4.7 points) | 39.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±3.8 points) | 18.7% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In West Melbourne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brevard County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Melbourne
| West Melbourne | Brevard County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±3.0 points) | 14.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±2.2 points) | 93.0% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Melbourne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 West Melbourne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Melbourne | — | 22.9 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| June Park | 2.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne Village | 2.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne | 4.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Indialantic | 6.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Melbourne Beach | 6.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Malabar | 6.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Bay | 6.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 8.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palm Bay, FL (27.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Micco | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 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) |
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 West Melbourne
How long is the average commute in West Melbourne?
Workers who live in West Melbourne, FL take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Melbourne without a car?
4.1% of households in West Melbourne have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Melbourne?
17.7% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in West Melbourne worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Melbourne city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Melbourne city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West 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 West Melbourne city, Florida (place:76500, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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