How long is the commute from Melville, NY?
Workers who live in Melville, NY take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.6% of workers drive alone to work.
9.4% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
15.5% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 9.4%
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Melville get to work
| Means of transportation | Melville | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.6% (±3.7 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±3.1 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.4% (±2.6 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.5% (±3.0 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Melville, the average commute is not measurably different from Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melville, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Melville ranks 33 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melville
| Vehicles available | Melville | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±2.1 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±3.9 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±4.7 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±4.6 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Melville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Suffolk County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Melville
| Melville | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.5% (±3.0 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±1.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Melville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Suffolk County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Melville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melville | — | 33.3 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Wheatley Heights | 2.4 mi | 35.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Huntington | 2.9 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Hills | 2.9 mi | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Farmingdale | 3.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Plainview | 3.4 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Old Bethpage | 3.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Farmingdale | 4.0 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dix Hills | 4.0 mi | 36.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Farmingdale, NY (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Holbrook | 34.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 | Coram | 33.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 29 | Flanders | 33.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 30 (tie) | Cold Spring Harbor | 33.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 30 (tie) | East Northport | 33.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 30 (tie) | Remsenburg-Speonk | 33.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 33 | Melville | 33.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 34 (tie) | North Lindenhurst | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 34 (tie) | Shirley | 33.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 34 (tie) | Smithtown (community) | 33.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 37 | Commack | 33.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 38 (tie) | East Moriches | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 38 (tie) | Mastic | 33.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Melville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Huntington, whose figures include it.
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 Melville
How long is the average commute in Melville?
Workers who live in Melville, NY take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melville without a car?
6.4% of households in Melville have no vehicle, and 9.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melville?
15.5% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Melville worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melville CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melville CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melville CDP, New York
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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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