At a Glance
Median Income
$95,212
$68,256 per capita
Home Value
$880,200
Zillow: $1,238,866
Median Rent
$1,856/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
14.6% smoking rate
How Islamorada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Islamorada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Islamorada a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Islamorada residents earn a median household income of $95,212 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,256. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Islamorada is $880,200 , 212% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,238,866. Median rent is $1,856/month, with 29.8% 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 1982.
Education
39.6% of adults in Islamorada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Islamorada has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,042
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,212
Per Capita$68,256
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
F
Home Value$880,200
Rent$1,856
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$1,238,866
Housing Units5,960
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Islamorada was built in 1982.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Florida Keys Marathon International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.