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Living in Key West

The city had 25 schools in 2026. Key West is in the United States; its population was 25,720 in July 2026. For Key West, 62% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 236 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1922 sources

Population24,999people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,325EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,951EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.24%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Key West?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Key West.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,220 per month, while the median home value was US$852,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 49.2%, and the vacancy rate was 26.1% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Key West recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,220/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)26.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,989 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,112 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,951 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Key West a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker40%strong on work, weak on safety · range 30–50%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Student41%strong on education, weak on housing · range 30–52%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 36–62%
Retirement40%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 27–53%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

23.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,887 of 24,999 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$87,037 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Key West is 2.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income87,037 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,361 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.24 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Key West?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,361 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€454of €2,648 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,648
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,112
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€454
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Key West Salary needed to live in Key West

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Key West. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Key West. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools25 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents16.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio5 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents236 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,260 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Key West when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesKey West highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Key West highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
San Jose3,195
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents391 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time14.83 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle10.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport8 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportEYW3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Key West. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Key West.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 24.33 · Feb 25.22 · Mar 26.44 · Apr 28.11 · May 29.94 · Jun 31.5 · Jul 32.33 · Aug 32.56 · Sep 31.67 · Oct 29.89 · Nov 27.22 · Dec 25.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012836 (KEY W INTL AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 18.61 · Feb 19.5 · Mar 20.72 · Apr 22.83 · May 24.67 · Jun 26.33 · Jul 27 · Aug 26.94 · Sep 26.22 · Oct 24.89 · Nov 22.33 · Dec 20.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012836 (KEY W INTL AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 21.5 · Feb 22.4 · Mar 23.6 · Apr 25.5 · May 27.3 · Jun 28.9 · Jul 29.7 · Aug 29.7 · Sep 28.9 · Oct 27.4 · Nov 24.8 · Dec 22.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 46.48 · Feb 39.12 · Mar 38.86 · Apr 52.58 · May 79.25 · Jun 107.4 · Jul 92.2 · Aug 136.4 · Sep 183.9 · Oct 144 · Nov 52.07 · Dec 54.86 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012836 (KEY W INTL AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 monitoring sites0 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation941.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature30.63 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature26.73 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature22.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±4.7 °C. Elsewhere: Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) ±3.3 °C, Marugame (Japan) ±9.2 °C, Dubai (United Arab Emirates) ±3.8 °C, Ginowan (Japan) ±2.5 °C, Okinawa (Japan) ±2.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 5,887 is not 12.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share12.29 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents5,887 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population1,001,311 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density1,724 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population24,999 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value852,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes49.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate68.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad22.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents10.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents12.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance15.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher41.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available89.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022213,884 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20228 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over14,801 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home12.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Key West

Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Key West from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.

Alternative cities in United States

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Ballenger Creek24,999 residentsLadera Ranch24,996 residentsIves Estates25,005 residentsAlton25,013 residentsBessemer24,984 residentsSan Benito24,980 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Key West?

The median gross salary is 3,361 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Key West?

The unemployment rate is 2.24 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Key West?

The published population is 24,999 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Key West?

5,887 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Key West a good place to live?

Key West may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00012836 (KEY W INTL AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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