At a Glance
Median Income
$172,604
$97,329 per capita
Home Value
$1,238,700
Zillow: $1,644,950
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
1,321/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
5.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
79°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Key Biscayne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Key Biscayne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Key Biscayne 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
Key Biscayne residents earn a median household income of $172,604 , which is 130% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $97,329. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% 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 Key Biscayne is $1,238,700 , 339% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,644,950. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 38.2% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Key Biscayne reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,321/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.4% of adults in Key Biscayne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(121% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Key Biscayne has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,560
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density11,648/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,604
Per Capita$97,329
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,238,700
Rent$3,501
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$1,644,950
Housing Units7,403
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property1,321/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary83/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp79°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+37.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Key Biscayne was built in 1979.
31.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Miami International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.