Key West, Florida
Quick Statistics
Key West is a community in Monroe County, Florida, home to about 25,720 people spread across 5.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $47,349 a year, and a typical home is worth about $852,400. About 48.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Key West ranks number 172 of 955 in population, number 285 in median household income, number 50 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Key West typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 58°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stock Island, FL | 2.2 mi. | 4,162 |
| 2. | Big Coppitt Key, FL | 7.8 mi. | 3,109 |
| 3. | Cudjoe Key, FL | 19.0 mi. | 2,492 |
| 4. | Big Pine Key, FL | 27.2 mi. | 4,258 |
| 5. | Marathon, FL | 48.5 mi. | 9,914 |
| 6. | Key Colony Beach, FL | 48.6 mi. | 511 |
| 7. | Duck Key, FL | 56.2 mi. | 647 |
| 8. | Layton, FL | 63.1 mi. | 118 |
What is the population of Key West, Florida?
Key West has a population of about 25,720 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Key West, Florida in?
Key West is located in Monroe County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Key West, Florida?
The median home value in Key West is about $852,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Key West, Florida?
The median personal income in Key West is about $47,349 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Key West, Florida?
Since 1950, 83 tornadoes have been recorded in Monroe County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Key West, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 58 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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