What is the economy like in Key West, FL?

Get information or download a full demographic and economic profile of Key West Florida. | Key West Chamber of Commerce | Key West, Florida 33040. read more

The economy in Key West is strong. Even in a downturn, when mainland towns are having a hard time, Key West (at least for the past 16 years) always has the lowest unemployment rate. Most jobs here pay more than minimum wage—they should, though, because it’s very expensive to live here. read more

ECONOMY OVERVIEW : The unemployment rate in Key West, Florida, is 2.7%, with job growth of 2.66%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 42.63%. read more

Demographics & Economy Key West is an island city some 4 miles long by 1.5 miles wide. The island is located at the southern end of U. S. Highway 1, 153 miles southwest of Miami, Florida and 93 miles northwest of Havana, Cuba, at 24.5 degrees north of the equator. read more