Key West, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 6/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Moderately Bikeable. Biking is possible but may be limited by inconsistent infrastructure, traffic conditions, or distance to amenities.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
25,824 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,532 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$816,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$945 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,942 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
4
Key West-Key Largo Urban Area
4
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
5
Key West-Key Largo Urban Area
5
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 69
Feb 2 0 71
Mar 2 0 73
Apr 2 0 76
May 2 0 80
Jun 5 0 82
Jul 4 0 84
Aug 5 0 84
Sep 6 0 82
Oct 5 0 80
Nov 2 0 76
Dec 2 0 71

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 28, FL State Senate District 40, FL State House District 120, FL
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Schools

Grace Lutheran
<1 miles, S
Poinciana Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Key West High School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

The College of the Florida Keys
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
PiBerry Institute
104 miles, E
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Hospitals

Lower Keys Medical Center
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mariners Hospital
84 miles, E • 5 star
Homestead Hospital
105 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key West International Airport
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Miami International Airport
126 miles, E • 4.1 star
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