Monroe County, Florida
Key West Real Estate and Local Guide
A tropical island city at the southern end of the Florida Keys, known for its historic Old Town, maritime past, and tourism-driven economy. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Key West best.
About the area
Living in Key West, FL
Southernmost city in the continental United States.
The housing market
Homes in Key West
- About 47% of housing units are owner-occupied, with most of the remainder renter-occupied.
- Roughly 41% of homes are single-family detached houses, reflecting the island's dense historic building pattern.
- The median home value is about $816,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Key West home
Southernmost Point Buoy
Concrete marker for the southernmost point in the continental United States
Ernest Hemingway House
Writer's 1930s residence at 907 Whitehead Street, home to the polydactyl cats
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Former presidential retreat used by Harry S. Truman
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Civil War-era fort with a swimming beach and picnic areas
Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach
Oceanfront county beach park with the 400-foot Reynolds Street Pier
Neighborhoods
Key West areas to know
Old Town
Historic western district with 19th- and early 20th-century architecture
Bahama Village
Neighborhood with Afro-Bahamian heritage near Old Town
New Town
Eastern section with shopping, schools, and the airport
Casa Marina
Oceanfront neighborhood named for the 1921 Casa Marina hotel
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.