City profile
Key West, FL
Monroe County · Population 25,720
Key West is a town in Monroe County, FL with about 25,720 residents and a typical home value near $852,000. It is 148 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
71°F
Summer avg
85°F
Sunny days / yr
248
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$852,400
Typical monthly housing
$5,248
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
152
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Coastal flooding, Hurricane, Lightning
Nearest major airport
126 mi to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
25,720
Black population
13.1%
County
Monroe County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 25,720 residents
- Typical home value about $852,000
- 148 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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