Monroe County, FL

Monroe County, FL sits at the far end of the Florida Keys alongside the Gulf of Mexico. This quaint county offers an array of leisurely experiences such as diving along coral reefs, fishing trips in the open ocean, wildlife spotting in Key West tropical forests or thrilling water sports like parasailing. Visitors can also explore historic sites like Mallory Square and Ernest Hemingway Home or savor delicious Cuban cuisine while strolling around Duval Street.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Monroe County is 3.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Monroe County jobs have decreased by 7.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Monroe County's cost of living is 48.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Monroe County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

January, February and December are the most pleasant months in Monroe County, while August and July are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Monroe county remained moderately Republican, 53.4% to 45.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Monroe County's population is 82,244 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Monroe County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.6%.

SCHOOLS

Monroe County public schools spend $12,576 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.3 students per teacher in Monroe County. More Education

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Housing Market in monroe

It's a good time to buy in Monroe. Home Appreciation is up 18.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Monroe is .

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