Stock Island, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Monroe County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,724 Population 5,624/sq mi density
$67,005 Median Income $30,575 per capita
$513,300 Home Value $661,639 Zillow
$2,009 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
79°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,005 median income, 1.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$513,300 home value, $2,009/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Stock Island, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,005
11% below
$30,575 per capita
Home Value
$513,300
82% above
Zillow: $661,639
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
73% above
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
79°F

How Stock Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stock Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
182%
Rent
173%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stock Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stock Island residents earn a median household income of $67,005 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,575. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% 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 Stock Island is $513,300 , 82% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,639. Median rent is $2,009/month, with 41.1% 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 1980.

Education

25.0% of adults in Stock Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stock Island 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

Population4,724
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density5,624/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born34.9%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,005
Per Capita$30,575
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$8,350M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

C
Home Value$513,300
Rent$2,009
Ownership28.0%
Zillow$661,639
Housing Units1,866
Rent Burden41.1%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,731/100K

Climate

Avg Temp79°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation1 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute14 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Stock Island was built in 1980.
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.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
34.9% 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.