Florida
Big Pine Key is a small town in Florida with a population of 4,584. Residents earn $92,452 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Big Pine Key receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Big Pine Key offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Big Pine Key is $92,452, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Big Pine Key is $561,500, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,017 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Big Pine Key has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 86.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,452 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,862 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $190,259 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,008 |
| County GDP | $8,350M |
| Restaurants | 591 |
| Healthcare | 238 |
| Retail | 611 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,392 |
| 283% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |
| Census Median | $561,500 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $727,008 |
| Median List Price | $832,000 |
| Median List Price | $832,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $670 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 31.5% |
| Inventory | 92 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,017 |
| 73% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,392 |
| 283% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,731/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 238 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.1 inches |
| 21% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6851°N, 81.3625°W |
| County FIPS | 12087 |
Winner: Republican by 18.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.6% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 238 |
| Restaurants | 591 |
| Retail Stores | 611 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.4% |