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Key West
  • Town in Florida
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Key West

#2 in Best Places to Live in Monroe County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Key West is a town in Florida with a population of 26,776. Key West is in Monroe County and is one of the best places to live in Florida. Living in Key West offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Key West there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Key West and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Key West are above average.
    Population
    26,776
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $728,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,941
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      270.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      95.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      178.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,450.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      241.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Key West

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,638
    National
    $69,021
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