How long is the commute from Melbourne, KY?
Workers who live in Melbourne, KY take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.9% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Melbourne get to work
| Means of transportation | Melbourne | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±16.2 points) | 71.7% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±4.4 points) | 7.2% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±16.8 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.9% (±14.5 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±9.8 points) | 17.1% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Melbourne, the average commute is not measurably different from Campbell County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melbourne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Campbell County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Campbell County, Melbourne ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 178 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melbourne
| Vehicles available | Melbourne | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±6.2 points) | 5.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.8% (±9.6 points) | 34.5% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±12.1 points) | 38.1% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.2% (±13.8 points) | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Melbourne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Campbell County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Melbourne
| Melbourne | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±9.8 points) | 17.1% (±1.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±6.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±6.8 points) | 92.2% (±1.2 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Melbourne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Campbell County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
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 | — | 24.0 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Silver Grove | 1.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Coldstream | 1.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Heights | 2.4 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crestview | 2.5 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fruit Hill | 2.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Forestville | 3.1 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cold Spring | 3.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sherwood (community) | 3.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Campbell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mentor | 36.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Claryville | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Alexandria | 27.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | California | 24.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | Silver Grove | 24.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Melbourne | 24.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Dayton | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 | Crestview | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Cold Spring | 21.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Fort Thomas | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Highland Heights | 20.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Wilder | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Campbell 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, KY take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melbourne without a car?
4.9% of households in Melbourne have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melbourne?
15.3% (±9.8 points) of workers who live in Melbourne worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melbourne city, Kentucky
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, Kentucky (place:51438, in state:21).
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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