Sign In Register

Big Pine Key, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Monroe County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,584 Population 449/sq mi density
$92,452 Median Income $46,862 per capita
$561,500 Home Value $727,008 Zillow
$2,017 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,452 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$561,500 home value, $2,017/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Pine Key, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,452
23% above
$46,862 per capita
Home Value
$561,500
99% above
Zillow: $727,008
Median Rent
$2,017/mo
73% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Big Pine Key Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Pine Key's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
199%
Rent
173%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Pine Key a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Pine Key residents earn a median household income of $92,452 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,862. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,008 business establishments, including 591 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Pine Key is $561,500 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,008. Median rent is $2,017/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Big Pine Key reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,423/100K.

Education

26.6% of adults in Big Pine Key hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Pine Key has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,584
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,452
Per Capita$46,862
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

B
Home Value$561,500
Rent$2,017
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$727,008
Housing Units2,780
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,423/100K

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,731/100K

Climate

Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Pine Key was built in 1985.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Florida Keys Marathon International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 591 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.