The island of Key West is about 4 miles long and 1 mile wide, with a total land area of 4.2 square miles Within Florida, it is 130 miles southwest of Miami by air, about 165 miles by roadKey West is approximately 95 miles north of Cuba at their closest points, and 106 miles north-northeast of Havana.

Key West, a U.S. island city, is part of the Florida Keys archipelago. It's also Florida's southernmost point, lying roughly 90 miles north of Cuba. Famed for its pastel-hued, conch-style houses, it’s a cruise-ship stop also accessible from the mainland via the Overseas Highway. It’s known more for its coral reefs – destinations for diving and snorkeling – than for its beaches.

Around town

The Boat Show

Living Situation

Key West is a small town and a true melting pot. There are 25,000 full-time residents, with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $80,828. According to Zillow the medium house price is $1,086,221!

It’s expensive to live her but it also costs more to die here as well. I passed a mortuary which made me wonder the cost of a funeral here vs. the rest of the United States…..it costs $12,500 here vs $7000.

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The distance from St. Louis, MO to Key Wesy is 1374 miles