At a Glance
Median Income
$50,267
$48,767 per capita
Home Value
$602,100
Zillow: $744,918
Median Rent
$1,880/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
14.6% smoking rate
How Tavernier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tavernier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tavernier a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tavernier residents earn a median household income of $50,267 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,767. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% 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 Tavernier is $602,100 , 114% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $744,918. Median rent is $1,880/month, with 51.0% 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 1987.
Education
29.1% of adults in Tavernier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tavernier has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C).
Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,179
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density868/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born23.7%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,267
Per Capita$48,767
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
F
Home Value$602,100
Rent$1,880
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$744,918
Housing Units1,978
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation3 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Tavernier was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is The Florida Keys Marathon International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
23.7% 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.