Where to Live If You Work at Northrop Grumman in Florida
A relocation guide from Rachel Langley, REALTOR®, for Northrop Grumman 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: Northrop Grumman's Space Coast hub is its Melbourne campus on West NASA Boulevard, next to Melbourne Orlando International Airport. For the easiest commute, look at West Melbourne, about 8 minutes away, or Indialantic, Melbourne Beach and Palm Bay, about 17 to 19 minutes. Viera is about 20 minutes up I-95, and Satellite Beach is about 25.
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Where Northrop Grumman works on the Space Coast
Northrop Grumman has nearly 8,000 employees in Florida, according to the company in August 2026. Here is where the work happens:
- Melbourne campus (West NASA Boulevard): a workforce of about 5,000 and about 2 million square feet of facilities next to Melbourne Orlando International Airport. In August 2026 Northrop Grumman celebrated a new 300,000 square foot engineering building with space for more than 1,200 engineers and 17 secure labs.
- Programs: the Melbourne site supports aircraft programs including the B-21 Raider and the E-2 Hawkeye (reported August 2026).
Commute times to Northrop Grumman in Melbourne
| Town | Drive time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| West Melbourne | 8 min | 3.3 |
| Indialantic | 17 min | 6.6 |
| Palm Bay | 18 min | 7.9 |
| Melbourne Beach | 19 min | 8.2 |
| Viera | 20 min | 15.3 |
| Satellite Beach | 25 min | 11.3 |
Google Maps drive times from each town center to Northrop Grumman, 2000 W NASA Blvd, Melbourne, 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 Northrop Grumman employees
West Melbourne
Newer neighborhoods, everyday shopping, easy I-95 access and the shortest drive on this list.
Melbourne and Eau Gallie
Established neighborhoods, the historic Eau Gallie Arts District and downtown Melbourne, all close to work.
Viera
Newer master-planned neighborhoods, new construction, parks and shopping, about 20 minutes up I-95.
Indialantic and Melbourne Beach
Beachside small-town living with the ocean on one side and the river on the other, less than 20 minutes from work.
Satellite Beach
A beachside town with a neighborhood feel, about 25 minutes from work.
Palm Bay
More home for the money, with lots of new construction. Palm Bay is Nichole's area.
What homes cost near Northrop Grumman
| Town | Avg. asking price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Palm Bay | about $195 |
| West Melbourne | about $210 |
| Melbourne (includes Viera and Eau Gallie) | about $260 |
| Satellite Beach | about $370 |
| Indialantic | about $380 |
| Melbourne Beach | about $530 |
Average asking price per square foot of active single-family listings in the Space Coast MLS, November 9, 2026. Prices change daily.
Using your Northrop Grumman 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 Northrop Grumman located in Melbourne, Florida?
Northrop Grumman's Melbourne campus is on West NASA Boulevard next to Melbourne Orlando International Airport, with about 5,000 employees and about 2 million square feet of facilities.
Where do Northrop Grumman employees live?
West Melbourne is about 8 minutes from the Melbourne campus. Indialantic, Melbourne Beach and Palm Bay are about 17 to 19 minutes, Viera is about 20, and Satellite Beach is about 25.
Is Northrop Grumman hiring in Melbourne?
In August 2026 Northrop Grumman celebrated a new 300,000 square foot engineering building in Melbourne with space for more than 1,200 engineers, and its Melbourne campus has about 5,000 employees.
Can I choose my own realtor with my Northrop Grumman 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, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, 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 Northrop Grumman?
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 Northrop Grumman.