At a Glance
Median Income
$78,906
$50,950 per capita
Home Value
$626,300
Zillow: $1,052,735
Median Rent
$1,889/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,772/100K
9,039/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Key Largo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Key Largo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Key Largo 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
Key Largo residents earn a median household income of $78,906 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,950. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% 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 Largo is $626,300 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,052,735. Median rent is $1,889/month, with 31.6% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Key Largo reports 2,772 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 629% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,039/100K.
Education
37.6% of adults in Key Largo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Key Largo 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 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,069
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,906
Per Capita$50,950
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C
Home Value$626,300
Rent$1,889
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$1,052,735
Housing Units8,581
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent2,772/100K
Property9,039/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Key Largo was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Miami International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.1% 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.