At a Glance
Median Income
$84,890
$57,989 per capita
Home Value
$707,700
Zillow: $727,008
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
788/100K
5,102/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Cudjoe Key Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cudjoe Key's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cudjoe Key a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cudjoe Key residents earn a median household income of $84,890 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,989. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% 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 Cudjoe Key is $707,700 , 151% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,008. Median rent is $1,875/month, with 38.4% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Cudjoe Key reports 788 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 107% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,102/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Cudjoe Key hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cudjoe 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
Population2,478
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,890
Per Capita$57,989
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
D
Home Value$707,700
Rent$1,875
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$727,008
Housing Units1,653
Rent Burden38.4%
Crime
F
Violent788/100K
Property5,102/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cudjoe Key was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Key West International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% 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.