Key West

Key West is one of the most unique places in the United States.

​​​​​Welcome to Key West

Laid back, free-spirited, artistic, quirky, and scenic, Key West is one of the most unique places in the United States. Known for its live-and-let-live attitude, tropical climate, history, and seemingly continuous happy hour, this island is renowned for converting vacationers into residents.

Since its earliest days, people have come to the end of the Florida Keys island chain to fish, write, revel, and rejuvenate. From the famous, including Ernest Hemingway, John J Audubon, and Tennessee Williams – to infamous, Key West has always been where you can be yourself, find yourself, or reinvent yourself.


Key West Real Estate Insights


Key West real estate is comprised of mansions, estates, condos & more. Contact the Key West real estate agents and Real Estate Agents at OceanSIR to find houses & homes for sale in Key West, FL.

Overview for Key West, FL

28,684 people live in Key West, where the median age is 47.3 and the average individual income is $46,385.42. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,684

Total Population

47.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$46,385.42

Average individual Income

Around Key West, FL

There's plenty to do around Key West, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

69
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
87
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
23
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Woody Wagon Key West, Stingray Steve, and Kirby’s Closet.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.77 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.66 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 1.9 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.74 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.42 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.59 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Key West, FL

Key West has 12,191 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Key West do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,684 people call Key West home. The population density is 2,827 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,684

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

47.3

Median Age

53.38 / 46.62%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
12,191

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$46,385.42

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Key West, FL

All ()
Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Key West. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Key West High School
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
4/5
Gerald Adams Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Montessori Children's School Of Key West
PRIVATE
PreK - 3rd
No rating available
The Basilica School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Monroe County Detention Center
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Monroe Virtual Franchise
PUBLIC
5th - 12th
4/5
Monroe Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Poinciana Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Monroe Virtual Academy (Course Offerings)
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Horace O'Bryant School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
3/5
May Sands Montessori School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
Lower Keys Academic Connections For Excellence
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Monroe Juvenile Detention Center
PUBLIC
8th - 12th
No rating available
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