Where to Live If You Work at Lockheed Martin in Florida
A relocation guide from Rachel Langley, REALTOR®, for Lockheed Martin 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: Lockheed Martin's Space Coast work is in Titusville, where it is building a new missile facility, and at Kennedy Space Center, where it assembles the Orion spacecraft. For its Titusville location, Port St. John and Titusville are the shortest drives, about 11 to 14 minutes. Mims and Viera are about 20 minutes, and Merritt Island is about 25.
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Where Lockheed Martin works on the Space Coast
Lockheed Martin has two main Space Coast hubs. Here is where the work happens:
- Titusville: Lockheed Martin is building a $140 million, roughly 225,000 square foot facility for Trident II D5 missile work, adding up to 300 jobs at an average salary of about $89,000. It is set to open in 2027 (announced February 2025).
- Kennedy Space Center: Lockheed Martin assembles and tests NASA's Orion spacecraft in the high bay of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building. The Artemis III Orion modules were joined there in August 2026.
Commute times to Lockheed Martin in Titusville
| Town | Drive time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Port St. John | 11 min | 5.2 |
| Titusville | 14 min | 7.5 |
| Mims | 19 min | 16.8 |
| Viera | 23 min | 21.2 |
| Merritt Island | 25 min | 19.0 |
| Cocoa Beach | 36 min | 28.3 |
Google Maps drive times from each town center to Lockheed Martin's Titusville location on John Glenn Boulevard (as listed on Google Maps), 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 Lockheed Martin employees
Port St. John
Mostly single-family homes on bigger lots, quiet streets, and prices that leave room in the budget.
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.
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 Lockheed Martin
| 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 Lockheed Martin 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 Lockheed Martin located on the Space Coast?
Lockheed Martin has a Titusville campus, where a new Trident II D5 missile facility is set to open in 2027, and it assembles the Orion spacecraft at Kennedy Space Center.
Where do Lockheed Martin employees live?
For the Titusville location, Port St. John and Titusville are about 11 to 14 minutes away, Mims and Viera about 20, and Merritt Island about 25.
Is Lockheed Martin hiring in Titusville?
Lockheed Martin's new Titusville facility is expected to add up to 300 jobs at an average salary of about $89,000 when it opens in 2027.
Can I choose my own realtor with my Lockheed Martin 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, ULA, Relativity Space, Amazon Leo, Airbus and Embraer. You can also read my Space Coast aerospace relocation guide and get the free Space Coast Relocation Checklist.
Moving for Lockheed Martin?
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
Sources:
- Lockheed Martin, February 4, 2025
- Space Coast EDC, January 31, 2025
- NASA, Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building
- NASA, August 5, 2026
Rachel Langley and Blue Marlin Real Estate are independent real estate professionals and are not employed by Lockheed Martin.