Florida Keys overview
General Information Florida Keys
Located in the southern tip of Florida. The keys border the Everglades and the waters of the gulf of Mexicoand the Atlantic..
2000 square miles
Average Temperature 77.8°F
Average Annual Precipitation 39 in
Average Rain Days 109
Population projection 2005 -80,000
Key West population-34,000 plus
Average home cost-June 2005-$600,000 in the Keys
Cost of Living-almost 112-1st in the state
Median age-43.
Major Employment and jobs by Industry in order of numbers
Management, professional
Service occupations
Sales and office
Fishing
Construction
Natural resources
Production and transportation
In conclusion, the Keys are expensive but are like no where else you’ve ever been. If you like the water and are an avid boater, fisherman, diver, you should consider the Keys. You’ll never regret it.