Living in Key West: What it's Like
Few places in the continental US are as breathtakingly beautiful as the Florida Keys and the beautiful Key West condos available. Accessible through the 113-mile long Overseas Highway, Key West is the southernmost city in the US and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. Boasting over 260 days of sunshine per year, in a tropical climate, Key West is truly a paradise that needs to be experienced at some point in everyone’s life.
It is known as a vacation hotspot for people from all over the world, and many visitors probably wonder what it’s like to live there. One of the main concerns many people have is its accessibility. As was just mentioned, Key West is only accessible through the Overseas Highway and is 113 miles south of Miami.
While this might seem a little bit isolated, the drive from Florida’s mainland in and of itself is probably one of the most scenic drives in the world. The journey to the southernmost point is an almost surreal experience that can barely be put into words. Once arriving in Key West, most find that the long drive from the Florida mainland is worth every minute to be immersed in the pristine waters that surround the island and the Keys as a whole.
Once you get here, you might be wondering about the cost of living as well as the sense of community of the island. We’ll go over these two factors in the following sections.
Cost of Living
Because everything needs to be transported from the mainland, general goods will be slightly more expensive than what you might be used to. Gas prices also tend to be higher than in mainland Florida due to Key West’s relative seclusion from the mainland.
In addition, Key West’s housing is also higher than the national average with the average home price hovering over $800,000. While this is not cheap by any means, you will find that the beautiful setting and climate more than make up for the added living costs. With gorgeous sunsets and beautiful warm waters, the amount of sheer natural beauty can make the higher living costs well worth it when you consider the natural abundance of beauty that the island has to offer.
Sense of Community
The people of Key West are a welcoming and also very tight-knit group. Drawn to the allure of beautiful ocean breezes and crystal-clear waters, sunshine, and palm trees, those living in Key West take pride in their town, and share the common bond of their love for living an outdoor lifestyle.
With gorgeous weather throughout the majority of the year, minus the hurricane season, the residents of Key West have no shortage of outdoor activities to choose from.
Whether you’re a boating enthusiast, beach lover, paddleboarder, or fisherman, there are countless outdoor recreation activities to participate in year-round.
Summary
Having covered some of the basics of living costs, and as well as the collective love of natural beauty shared by the Key West community, we hope this information gives you a better sense of what it’s like to be a Key West resident. Key West Condos offers the best Ocean Sotheby's International Realty properties. Whether you are looking for homes in Key Cove Key West, Sunrise Suites Key West for sale, La Brisa Key West for sale, Truman Annex Key West for sale, Sunrise Condos Key West, or Las Salinas Condominiums Key West, Key West Condos has it all. You can find our website here or find the best way to reach out here to learn more.
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