Median Age
54 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
32%
Islamorada, FL Area Guide
Enjoy island life in the Florida Keys
Coastal
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Tropical
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Scenic
Islamorada is a village spread across a string of six Florida Keys islands, roughly 70 miles southwest of Miami, where the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico frame nearly every view. Known worldwide as the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World," the local economy runs on tourism, charter fishing, and the marine trades, drawing anglers and water sports enthusiasts year-round. The area carries a distinctly unhurried pace, shaped more by tides and wind than by office schedules.
The village stretches through several distinct island communities, including Plantation Key, Windley Key, and Upper and Lower Matecumbe Key, each with its own character. Housing options lean toward single-family homes and smaller apartment communities, many with direct or near-direct water access. Rental inventory is relatively limited compared to larger Florida cities, and waterfront or water-view units are common finds. Low-rise buildings and cottage-style rentals define the landscape, with few if any high-rises given local height restrictions.
Life here revolves around the water in a way few places can match. Boating, diving, and paddling are everyday activities, not weekend escapes. Florida Keys Community College serves the broader island chain, offering residents access to continuing education and workforce programs close to home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,014
Average: $104,575
Education
4,475
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,360
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Islamorada has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
164 Students
Treasure Village Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
164 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum
- Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
- Indian Key Historic State Park
- Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
- San Pedro Underwater Archaelogical Preserve State Park
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† 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.