At a Glance
Median Income
$78,532
$59,457 per capita
Home Value
$816,300
Zillow: $1,007,374
Median Rent
$2,075/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
2,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Key West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Key West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Key West a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Key West residents earn a median household income of $78,532 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,457. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,008 business establishments, including 591 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Key West is $816,300 , 190% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,007,374. Median rent is $2,075/month, with 35.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Key West reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,280/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.2% of adults in Key West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Key West has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C).
Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,824
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density4,611/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,532
Per Capita$59,457
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
F
Home Value$816,300
Rent$2,075
Ownership47.4%
Zillow$1,007,374
Housing Units14,482
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent352/100K
Property2,280/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault267/100K
Burglary215/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp79°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Key West was founded in 1828.
The median home in Key West was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Key West International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 591 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.