Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
27%
Florida Keys, FL Area Guide
Florida’s keys to paradise
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Scenic
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Nightlife
The Florida Keys stretch roughly 125 miles from the mainland's southern tip to the island of Key West, forming an arc of coral-limestone islands connected by the Overseas Highway, one of the most scenic drives in the country. Monroe County governs most of the island chain, which includes distinct communities such as Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, and Key West, each carrying its own character and pace. The economy leans heavily on tourism, commercial fishing, and the marine trades, while a growing healthcare and local-services sector supports year-round residents.
Renting in the Florida Keys means trading sprawl for island scale. Housing is tighter here than on the mainland, and the inventory reflects that reality: expect smaller apartment communities, concrete-block duplexes, stilted cottages, and efficiency units designed to handle tropical weather and occasional hurricane seasons. Larger complexes are rare outside of Key West, where mid-rise and garden-style apartment communities offer more conventional options. Workforce housing has become a top priority for local governments throughout the Keys, so new apartment developments targeting long-term residents continue to emerge.
Life here runs at an unhurried tempo shaped by the water on both sides of every road. The Florida Keys Community College in Key West serves residents seeking higher education or professional training without leaving the island chain. Outdoor recreation, a deep commercial diving and charter fishing culture, and an arts community concentrated in Islamorada and Key West give daily life a texture that is hard to replicate anywhere else in Florida.
Explore the City
An attractive welcoming sign for the islands of Duck Key.
Residents experience waterfront bliss in the Keys.
Locals enjoy a variety of outdoor activities throughout this area.
The Keys offer an abundance of picturesque views, from breathtaking waterfront scenes to charming sandy beaches.
Locals and tourists are greeted by a charming welcome sign when they first enter Tavernier, FL.
Throughout these islands there are a variety of cafes and restaurants to enjoy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,329
Average: $102,584
Education
32,216
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
42,135
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Florida Keys has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Points of Interest
Military Bases
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Houses for Rent in Florida Keys
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.