Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Key Largo, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,422
Population
12,658
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Get on island time in the Dive Capital of the World
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Key Largo is the northernmost and largest island in the Florida Keys, stretching about 30 miles along US-1 and serving as the gateway between mainland South Florida and the rest of the Keys chain. The island draws a steady mix of residents who work in tourism, marine trades, and hospitality, industries that form the backbone of the local economy. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the first undersea park in the United States, sits at the island's northern end and shapes much of the community's identity around diving, snorkeling, and boating. Florida International University's Aquarius Reef Base, an underwater ocean laboratory, adds a research dimension that reflects the island's deep connection to marine science.
Neighborhoods range from quiet residential pockets with single-family homes and canal-front properties to more commercial corridors along the Overseas Highway. The rental market reflects the island's geography, with options spanning small apartment communities, waterfront cottages, and duplex-style units. Larger high-rise buildings are rare here. The relaxed pace of island life is real, not just a marketing line, and daily routines often involve the water in some form. Renters who value natural surroundings over urban density will find Key Largo offers a genuinely unhurried lifestyle with the practical convenience of being less than an hour's drive from Homestead and the southern edge of Miami-Dade County.
Explore the City
The Buzzard's Roost in Key Largo, FL has friendly service and delicious food.
Dine on seafood while enjoying a gorgeous waterfront view at The Buzzard's Roost.
Modern apartment communities are available at in Key Largo, Florida.
Enjoy friendly company at Blackwater Siren in Key Largo, FL.
Key Largo is made up of many neighborhoods and communities.
Paddle board your way through John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,797
Average: $97,032
Education
4,642
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,807
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Key Largo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Key Largo, FL is $2,422 for one bedroom, $2,399 for two bedrooms, and $2,762 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Key Largo has increased by 8.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,422/month
898 Sq Ft
House
$5,689/month
1,550 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Key Largo, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
662 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
662 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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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.