Key West, FL Housing Market

Cold Market

Metro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Key West, FL metro area.

Data period: May 2026

Market snapshot

Median sale price
$1.05M
Median days on market
109 days
Months of supply
6.7
Active inventory
1,232
Homes sold
184
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Listings with price drop
22.4%
Data month
May 2026

Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.

Rental Investor Snapshot

Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.

Market temperature
Cooling
Buyer leverage
High
Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
Harder buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
Investor fit (heuristic)
Negotiation · BRRRR

Watch-outs

  • High median sale prices raise buy-in and tighten margin for error.
  • Slower sales (longer days on market) can mean more time to diligence — but also weaker demand.
  • Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.

Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Key West, FL market summary

The Key West, FL metro area housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $1.05M, up 19.9% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 109 days on the market, 0.9% shorter than a year ago.

There are 1,232 homes for sale — 12.4% fewer than last year. With 6.7 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 210 new listings were added during this period, down 7.5% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 94.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 1.6% of homes sell above their asking price. 22.4% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

88

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 6.7
Days on Market 109
Price Drops 22.4%
Sale-to-List Ratio 94.1%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $450K) 134.5%
Days on Market (National: 42) 159.5%
Inventory (National: 1,460,440) 99.9%

vs. Florida Median

Median Price (Florida: $422K) 150.3%
Days on Market (Florida: 66) 65.2%

Investor takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 135% above the national median. Model rent-to-price and expenses carefully before assuming cash flow.

Key West, FL market trends

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Detailed market metrics

Median list price

$1.13M

Price per sq ft

$750

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

Months of supply

6.7

Sold above list

1.6%

Price drops

22.4%

New listings

210

7.5% YoY

Pending sales

195

Off market in 2 weeks

15.4%

Key West, FL housing market FAQs

What is the median home price in Key West, FL?

For the latest published month, the median sale price in Key West, FL is $1.05M. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.

Is Key West, FL a buyer's or seller's market?

With about 6.7 months of supply, conditions often favor buyers (inventory is relatively high versus sales pace). That can mean more time to negotiate and compare listings.

How long do homes stay on the market in Key West, FL?

For the latest published month, the median days on market in Key West, FL is 109 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.

Is Key West, FL good for rental property investors?

Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Key West, FL can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.

How should investors analyze a rental property in Key West, FL?

Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Key West, FL deals.

National context

Step up to the U.S. housing market hub for national trends, then browse top metro markets by sales activity.

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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.