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Key Biscayne, FL


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Key Biscayne, Florida

Key Biscayne, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 5 miles S of Miami, Florida. The village is in the Miami area. There are 10,507 residents in Key Biscayne.

The People and Families of Key Biscayne

In Key Biscayne, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Key Biscayne had a median family income of $107,610. Most of the residents of Key Biscayne tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Key Biscayne. Lots of residents of the village prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that Key Biscayne is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Key Biscayne folks tended to give their money ($104,510) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Key Biscayne.

Key Biscayne Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Key Biscayne that were owner-occupied was 71%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Key Biscayne, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Key Biscayne, 85% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Key Biscayne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKey Biscayne Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKey Biscayne Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyKey Biscayne College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKey Biscayne Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Key Biscayne Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Key Biscayne Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Key Biscayne People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Key Biscayne Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Key Biscayne, FL

Comparing Key Biscayne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population96
Racial Diversity86
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime89

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