All cities

Islamorada, FL

Islamorada, FL is a popular getaway destination with scenic appeal and a lively local scene.

touristvacation
Sign in to savePlan a tripCompare
Population
17,609
-1.35% YoY
Median rent
$1,568/mo
Median home
$426k
Sunny days/yr
235
School rating
7.7/10
Walk score
35/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

See race trends back to 2020, population over time and YoY growth per group.

Diversity index: 59.4/100

Job market

Median income$56,230
Unemployment4.8%
Job growth (yoy)1.6%

Top industries

TourismHealthcareAerospaceFinance

Job Match Finder

$12/mo

Paste your resume or describe your experience. AI ranks roles in Islamorada that fit — with local salary ranges, employer hints, and one-click search on the top job boards.

Run Job Match in this city — $12/mo

Included with monthly on every city, or unlock this Islamorada report once for $29.

See plans

Walk & schools

School Rating

7.7/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score35/100
Transit score23/100
Bike score34/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index4.9
Property crime index16.2

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index113.6

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Mar–Apr–May, Sep–Oct–Nov

Shoulder
Jun, Aug
Skip
Jul–Aug (humidity)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 90°F, winters 60°F. wet — pack layers; plenty of sun.

$12/mo

Plan a trip

Build unlimited day-by-day plans with hotels, restaurants, budget checks, and refinements.

Plan a trip to Islamorada →
Full city report

Who Islamorada is best for — and the honest tradeoffs

Unlock the full briefing for this city — $29

or every city on monthly

See affordability, suburb schools, safety comparisons, the 12-month weather table, honest tradeoffs, and a clear verdict.

Or unlock every city on monthly — $12/mo.

Plan your visit

Scout Islamorada before you move

Stay a weekend, eat where locals eat, and get a feel for the neighborhoods.

Book a scouting trip

Some links are affiliate links — NextPlace may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Job Match Finder

$12/mo

AI ranks roles in Islamorada that fit your resume — with salary ranges, employer hints, and one-click job-board search.

Talk to a local realtor in Islamorada

Free, no obligation. We’ll connect you with a vetted agent for this area.

Get matched