Living in Duck Key, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duck Key · Census data 2020–2024
Duck Key has 647 residents with a median age of 64.3. The median household income is $156,719 (110% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $1,051,000, the median rent is $2,974/month.
Duck Key is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Duck Key at a glance
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 64.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $156,719State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $1,051,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,974/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Duck Key a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 110% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Home values 193% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Duck Key
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duck Key the median home value is $1,051,000, 216% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,974 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,357 a month in housing costs.
Duck Key median household income
The median household income in Duck Key is $156,719 and the income per person is $93,768. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Duck Key: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 831
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 64.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.96
64.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Duck Key has many vacation and second homes.
Duck Key demographics
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 64.3
- Under 18
- 4.5%
- 65 and older
- 45.3%
- Households
- 295
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 17.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duck Key ›
Education in Duck Key
49.1% of adults 25 and older in Duck Key have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duck Key
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 53.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Duck Key vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Key | 647 | $156,719 | $1,051,000 | $2,974 |
| Layton | 118 | $149,583 | $842,400 | $1,833 |
| Marathon | 9,914 | $89,355 | $725,800 | $1,633 |
| Key Colony Beach | 511 | $94,231 | $919,800 | $1,929 |
| Islamorada, Village of Islands | 7,068 | $87,222 | $919,600 | $1,882 |
| Big Pine Key | 4,258 | $110,134 | $637,000 | $1,724 |
| Tavernier | 2,413 | $50,256 | $613,700 | $1,966 |
| Cudjoe Key | 2,492 | $87,500 | $857,400 | $1,864 |
| Key Largo | 13,026 | $85,778 | $643,900 | $1,887 |
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What is the median household income in Duck Key, FL?
The median household income in Duck Key is $156,719, 110% 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 Duck Key?
The median home value in Duck Key is $1,051,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Duck Key?
The median gross rent in Duck Key is $2,974 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Duck Key, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 110% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: home values 193% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Duck Key?
The median age in Duck Key is 64.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Duck Key?
The average commute to work in Duck Key is 14 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duck Key?
The unemployment rate in Duck Key is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duck Key?
49.1% of adults in Duck 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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