Key West is in Monroe County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 26,000 residents, a median age of 46 and a median household income of $75,000. 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 | 26,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 46 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $75,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $950,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $3,000 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 28% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 89°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 73°F |
| Commute to Nearest City CenterEstimated drive time | Downtown core |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | Walk 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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Islamorada is much the smaller, 6,000 residents against 26,000. Key West skews younger, a median age of 46 against 53. Incomes run $80,000 in Islamorada and $75,000 in Key West.
Read more about Islamorada →Plantation Key is much the smaller, 6,000 residents against 26,000. Key West skews younger, a median age of 46 against 52. Expect to pay around $950,000 in Key West and $850,000 in Plantation Key at the median.
Read more about Plantation Key →Key Colony Beach is much the smaller, 800 residents against 26,000. Key West skews younger, a median age of 46 against 60. Incomes run $85,000 in Key Colony Beach and $75,000 in Key West.
Read more about Key Colony Beach →Key Largo is much the smaller, 10,000 residents against 26,000. Expect to pay around $950,000 in Key West and $750,000 in Key Largo at the median. If you rent before buying, budget $3,000 in Key West or $2,500 in Key Largo.
Read more about Key Largo →Checked against the published source, not estimated