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Key West, FL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mia Torres

How much do you pay for rent in Key West?

Hello, Rent is about $2,075/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,824 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Key West sits at 391.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invest...

4 replies 15 upvotes housing
Aaliyah Perez

Just moved to Key West, any tips?

Curious what people think. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Key West?

2 replies 16 upvotes moving
Mia Torres

Quick question about Key West

So, I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Key West sits at 391.0 per 100K. Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. The city has invested a lot in new development. The p...

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Leonardo Green

Working in Key West -salaries realistic?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,075/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,824 people. Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is defi...

3 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Adam Morales

Freelancing from Key West -experience?

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Roman Wright

Dog-friendly places in Key West?

People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Kimberly G.

What surprised you most about Key West?

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a smaller city city with about 25,824 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a...

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Madelyn Hill

How is the nightlife in Key West?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in real estate and Crime rate is something to consider -Key West sits at 391.0 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community ...

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Kimberly G.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Key West?

The median home value here is around $816,300, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 25,824, Key West is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Key West sits at 391.0 per 100K. Rent is about $2,075/month for a decent place. The ...

10 replies 18 upvotes housing
indy_kinsley

Working remotely from Key West

You can expect to pay around $2,075 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Sophie Gonzalez

Housing in Key West compared to Charlotte

Hey, I've been here for 11 years and Average temperature is around 77--F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely frien...

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Aaliyah Perez

Honest thoughts on life in Key West

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and With a population of 25,824, Key West is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $816,300 on average. Rent is about $2,075/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,075 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic ...

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Joseph R.

Best industries in Key West right now

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Median household income is $78,532, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $2,075/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is sol...

6 replies 13 upvotes jobs
indy_kinsley

Best apartments in Key West under ?

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $78,532 in Key West. The median home value here is around $816,300, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Key West sits at 391.0 per 100K. Rent is about $2,075/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with a...

9 replies 5 upvotes housing
Connor Rivera

Anyone work in healthcare in Key West?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Rent is about $2,075/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 25,824, Key West is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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Jaxon Rogers

Key West is underrated, change my mind

Hello, The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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indy_kinsley

Is public transit usable in Key West?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 24-year-old teacher and The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $816,300 on average. With a population of 25,824, Key West is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,824 people. The suburbs are w...

2 replies 12 upvotes qa
Sophie Gonzalez

Key West housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm a 44-year-old lawyer and The median home value here is around $816,300, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $78,532, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,075 for rent here. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for familie...

1 replies 7 upvotes housing
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