Living in Big Pine Key, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Pine Key · Census data 2020–2024
Big Pine Key has 4,258 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $110,134 (48% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $637,000, the median rent is $1,724/month.
Big Pine Key at a glance
- Population
- 4,258
- Median age
- 52.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $110,134State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $637,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,724/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Big Pine Key a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Home values 77% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Big Pine Key
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Pine Key the median home value is $637,000, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, which is 44% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,028 a month in housing costs.
Big Pine Key median household income
The median household income in Big Pine Key is $110,134 and the income per person is $52,490. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Big Pine Key: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,884
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 35.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.27
35.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Pine Key has many vacation and second homes.
Big Pine Key demographics
- Population
- 4,258
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 1,859
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Pine Key ›
Education in Big Pine Key
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Big Pine Key have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Pine Key
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Big Pine Key vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Pine Key | 4,258 | $110,134 | $637,000 | $1,724 |
| Cudjoe Key | 2,492 | $87,500 | $857,400 | $1,864 |
| Big Coppitt Key | 3,109 | $105,139 | $534,500 | $2,420 |
| Marathon | 9,914 | $89,355 | $725,800 | $1,633 |
| Key Colony Beach | 511 | $94,231 | $919,800 | $1,929 |
| Stock Island | 4,162 | $65,515 | $517,500 | $2,013 |
| Key West | 25,720 | $87,037 | $852,400 | $2,220 |
| Duck Key | 647 | $156,719 | $1,051,000 | $2,974 |
| Layton | 118 | $149,583 | $842,400 | $1,833 |
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What is the median household income in Big Pine Key, FL?
The median household income in Big Pine Key is $110,134, 48% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Big Pine Key?
The median home value in Big Pine Key is $637,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Big Pine Key?
The median gross rent in Big Pine Key is $1,724 per month, about 44% of household income.
Is Big Pine Key, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: home values 77% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Big Pine Key?
The median age in Big Pine Key is 52.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Big Pine Key?
The average commute to work in Big Pine Key is 32 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Pine Key?
The unemployment rate in Big Pine Key is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Pine Key?
30.5% of adults in Big Pine Key have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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