Where to Live If You Work at Amazon Leo in Florida
A relocation guide from Rachel Langley, REALTOR®, for Amazon Leo employees moving to the Space Coast: the commutes, the towns, what homes cost, and how to use your relocation package with the agent you choose.
The short answer: Amazon prepares its Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper) internet satellites for launch at a payload processing facility at the Launch and Landing Facility inside Kennedy Space Center. Titusville and Mims are the shortest drives, about 17 to 22 minutes. Port St. John is about 33 minutes, and Merritt Island about 39.
Where Amazon Leo works on the Space Coast
Amazon has been growing fast on the Space Coast to launch its satellite internet network. Here is what is happening:
- Kennedy Space Center (Launch and Landing Facility): a 100,000 square foot satellite processing facility that opened in 2025, a more than $140 million investment that can process more than 100 satellites a month (Amazon, July 2025).
- Space Coast growth: Amazon has invested more than $400 million across the Space Coast and created more than 440 jobs, as reported in May 2026.
Commute times to Amazon at Kennedy Space Center
| Town | Drive time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Titusville | 17 min | 11.5 |
| Mims | 22 min | 15.4 |
| Port St. John | 33 min | 22.3 |
| Merritt Island | 39 min | 19.7 |
| Viera | 47 min | 40.2 |
| Cocoa Beach | 50 min | 28.1 |
Google Maps drive times from each town center to the Launch and Landing Facility at Kennedy Space Center, using the roads badged employees can use, checked the afternoon of November 9, 2026. Your exact time depends on where in town you live and the time of day.
The best towns for Amazon Leo employees
Titusville
Front-row launch views across the river and more house for the money.
Mims
North of Titusville, with a rural feel, bigger lots and acreage, and quick access to I-95.
Port St. John
Mostly single-family homes on bigger lots, quiet streets, and prices that leave room in the budget.
Merritt Island
Riverfront and canal homes, boat access to the Banana and Indian Rivers, and the beach over the causeway. It is where I live.
Viera
Newer master-planned neighborhoods, new construction, parks and shopping, with easy I-95 access.
Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral
For the surf-town lifestyle. Cape Canaveral condos are a popular way to live by the beach for less.
What homes cost near Amazon Leo
| Town | Avg. asking price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Cocoa (includes Port St. John) | about $220 |
| Mims | about $230 |
| Titusville | about $240 |
| Melbourne (includes Viera) | about $260 |
| Merritt Island | about $340 |
| Cocoa Beach | about $495 |
Average asking price per square foot of active single-family listings in the Space Coast MLS, November 9, 2026. Prices change daily.
Using your Amazon Leo relocation package
We work with every relocation company
Nichole Barna and I help relocating employees and their families settle on the Space Coast all the time, and we work with all the relocation companies. If your move comes with a relocation package, just give your relocation coordinator our names, Rachel Langley and Nichole Barna at Blue Marlin Real Estate, and we are happy to sign the referral paperwork.
A few things I tell every relocating buyer: read your package before you house hunt so you know what is covered and what deadlines apply, get pre-approved early, and if your start date is tight, think about renting for a few months while you learn the area. I help you find the right neighborhood either way.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Amazon Leo located in Florida?
Amazon processes its Amazon Leo satellites at a 100,000 square foot facility at the Launch and Landing Facility inside Kennedy Space Center.
Where do Amazon Leo employees live?
Titusville and Mims are the closest, about 17 to 22 minutes from the Launch and Landing Facility. Port St. John and Merritt Island are about 33 to 39 minutes.
Can I choose my own realtor with my Amazon Leo relocation package?
Usually, yes. Rachel Langley and Nichole Barna work with all the relocation companies. Give your relocation coordinator their names, Rachel Langley and Nichole Barna at Blue Marlin Real Estate, and they are happy to sign the referral paperwork.
More relocation guides by employer: Blue Origin, SpaceX, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, ULA, Relativity Space, Airbus and Embraer. You can also read my Space Coast aerospace relocation guide and get the free Space Coast Relocation Checklist.
Moving for Amazon Leo?
I moved to the Space Coast myself in 2022, and helping people relocate here is what Nichole and I do every day. Tell me your start date, your budget and how you want to live, and I will put together a game plan for your move.
Rachel Langley & Nichole Barna, REALTOR®s · Blue Marlin Real Estate
321-212-7676 · rachel@livingspacecoast.com
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Rachel Langley and Blue Marlin Real Estate are independent real estate professionals and are not employed by Amazon Leo.