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Key West, Florida, in Monroe county, is 120 miles SW of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 130 miles SW of Miami, Florida. The city is home to some 25,478 residents.
In Key West, about 39% of adults are married. Key West somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
The people of the city are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Key West had a median family income of $50,895. Home-based work is more common in Key West than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($53,570) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Key West. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 46% of the housing in Key West was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Key West, 67% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Key West let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Key West to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Residence in palm grove c1900.
View from hotel c1900.
Rubber tree in U.S. barracks between 1890 and 1901
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