At a Glance
Median Income
$135,000
$71,649 per capita
Home Value
$989,900
Zillow: $864,975
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Duck Key Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duck Key's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duck 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
Duck Key residents earn a median household income of $135,000 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,649. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Duck Key is $989,900 , 251% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $864,975. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 26.8% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Duck 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
48.8% of adults in Duck Key hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duck Key has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population755
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,000
Per Capita$71,649
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
C+
Home Value$989,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$864,975
Housing Units831
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,423/100K
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Duck Key was built in 1983.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Florida Keys Marathon International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% 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.
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