Duck Key is in Monroe County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 600 residents, a median age of 55 and a median household income of $100,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 600 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 55 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $100,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $1,300,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $3,500 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 30% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 89°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 72°F |
| Commute to Nearest City CenterEstimated drive time | 15 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | Close to water |
| County | Monroe County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
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School zoning is set by address, not by city. Sources: Florida Department of Education and NCES for schools; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Bureau of Economic Analysis for wages and cost of living.
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Expect to pay around $1,300,000 in Duck Key and $900,000 in Key Colony Beach at the median. Duck Key is much the smaller, 600 residents against 800. If you rent before buying, budget $3,500 in Duck Key or $2,800 in Key Colony Beach.
Read more about Key Colony Beach →Duck Key is much the smaller, 600 residents against 6,000. Expect to pay around $1,300,000 in Duck Key and $950,000 in Islamorada at the median. Incomes run $100,000 in Duck Key and $80,000 in Islamorada.
Read more about Islamorada →Duck Key is much the smaller, 600 residents against 26,000. Expect to pay around $1,300,000 in Duck Key and $950,000 in Key West at the median. Incomes run $100,000 in Duck Key and $75,000 in Key West.
Read more about Key West →Expect to pay around $1,300,000 in Duck Key and $720,000 in Summerland Key at the median. Duck Key is much the smaller, 600 residents against 1,000. If you rent before buying, budget $3,500 in Duck Key or $2,400 in Summerland Key.
Read more about Summerland Key →Checked against the published source, not estimated