At a Glance
Median Income
$92,452
$46,862 per capita
Home Value
$561,500
Zillow: $742,132
Median Rent
$2,017/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
13.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Big Pine Key a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 2.1% (42% 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 $742,132. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,584
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density449/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,452
Per Capita$46,862
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
B
Home Value$561,500
Rent$2,017
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$742,132
Housing Units2,780
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 591 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.