Florida · Metropolitan Area
Key Largo is a small city in Florida with a population of 12,069. Residents earn $78,906 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Key Largo receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Key Largo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Key Largo is $78,906, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Key Largo is $626,300, making it a premium housing market at 122% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,889 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Key Largo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 75.8% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.2% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,906 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,950 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,492 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,222 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 123,309 |
| County GDP | $260,837M |
| Restaurants | 6,356 |
| Healthcare | 11,061 |
| Retail | 10,749 |
| Manufacturing | 2,137 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,130 |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.94% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $626,300 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,052,735 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $509 |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.7% |
| Inventory | 211 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,889 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,119 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,130 |
| 247% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.94% |
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,314/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.0 inches |
| 50% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1226°N, 80.4116°W |
| County FIPS | 12086 |
Winner: Republican by 11.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.6% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11,061 |
| Restaurants | 6,356 |
| Retail Stores | 10,749 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 290 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |