Plantation Key is in Monroe County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 6,000 residents, a median age of 52 and a median household income of $78,000. 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 | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 52 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $78,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $850,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $2,700 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 22% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 89°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 71°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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Expect to pay around $950,000 in Islamorada and $850,000 in Plantation Key at the median. If you rent before buying, budget $2,900 in Islamorada or $2,700 in Plantation Key. Plantation Key sits 22% above the national average; Islamorada 25% above the national average.
Read more about Islamorada →Plantation Key is much the smaller, 6,000 residents against 10,000. Expect to pay around $850,000 in Plantation Key and $750,000 in Key Largo at the median. Incomes run $78,000 in Plantation Key and $70,000 in Key Largo.
Read more about Key Largo →Plantation Key is much the smaller, 6,000 residents against 8,500. Expect to pay around $850,000 in Plantation Key and $700,000 in Marathon at the median. Incomes run $78,000 in Plantation Key and $65,000 in Marathon.
Read more about Marathon →Key Colony Beach is much the smaller, 800 residents against 6,000. Plantation Key skews younger, a median age of 52 against 60. Incomes run $85,000 in Key Colony Beach and $78,000 in Plantation Key.
Read more about Key Colony Beach →Checked against the published source, not estimated