Living in Tavernier, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tavernier · Census data 2020–2024
Tavernier has 2,413 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $50,256 (33% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $613,700, the median rent is $1,966/month.
Tavernier at a glance
- Population
- 2,413
- Median age
- 51.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $50,256State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $613,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,966/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Tavernier a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; home values 71% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Tavernier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tavernier the median home value is $613,700, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,966 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,003 a month in housing costs.
Tavernier median household income
The median household income in Tavernier is $50,256 and the income per person is $49,208. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Tavernier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,059
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 45.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.14
45.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tavernier has many vacation and second homes.
Tavernier demographics
- Population
- 2,413
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 33.9%
- Households
- 1,125
- Foreign-born
- 22.3%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tavernier ›
Education in Tavernier
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Tavernier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tavernier
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Tavernier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavernier | 2,413 | $50,256 | $613,700 | $1,966 |
| Islamorada, Village of Islands | 7,068 | $87,222 | $919,600 | $1,882 |
| Key Largo | 13,026 | $85,778 | $643,900 | $1,887 |
| North Key Largo | 1,808 | $149,605 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Layton | 118 | $149,583 | $842,400 | $1,833 |
| Florida City | 12,943 | $47,482 | $399,200 | $1,362 |
| Homestead | 82,807 | $65,423 | $380,000 | $1,674 |
| Duck Key | 647 | $156,719 | $1,051,000 | $2,974 |
| Leisure City | 27,808 | $41,977 | $375,100 | $1,723 |
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What is the median household income in Tavernier, FL?
The median household income in Tavernier is $50,256, 33% lower 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 Tavernier?
The median home value in Tavernier is $613,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Tavernier?
The median gross rent in Tavernier is $1,966 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Tavernier, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; home values 71% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Tavernier?
The median age in Tavernier is 51.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Tavernier?
The average commute to work in Tavernier is 22 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tavernier?
The unemployment rate in Tavernier is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tavernier?
31.2% of adults in Tavernier 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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