Key Biscayne

Population

14,791

Lifestyle Score

55/100

Life & Practicalities

Estimated drive to the airport: 37 minMiami International Airport (MIA)
Estimated drive to the beach: 3 minCrandon Park Beach
Mean commute to work: 23.7 min
Median household income: $182K
Public schools nearby: 1

Flood zoneAE · VE — Flood zones can change from one parcel to the next, so look up the FEMA zone for the exact property you're considering. If that property is in an A or V zone, a mortgage from a federally regulated lender will require flood insurance.

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenStreetMap contributors · Urban Institute / NCES. Informational only, not a flood insurance determination. Census values apply only to the named municipality/CDP (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

About

Shopping for Key Biscayne homes for sale means buying on a barrier island, with the Rickenbacker Causeway as your route to the mainland. Crandon Park fills the north end, including a county-run tennis center and Crandon Marina, both open to the public. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park takes the south end and holds the Cape Florida Lighthouse, rebuilt in 1846. Oceanfront condo towers line Ocean Drive and Crandon Boulevard, while detached houses sit on the inner streets.

Barrier island, low-rise, marina

Highlights

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Crandon Park

Access: Rickenbacker Causeway

Run by the county: tennis center, marina

Condo towers on Ocean Drive

Location

Key Biscayne

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions on buying and investing here

What is Key Biscayne known for?

Two big parks frame it. Key Biscayne is a village on an island, reached by the Rickenbacker Causeway, with Crandon Park to the north and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park to the south. The state park has a lighthouse, rebuilt in 1846.

What kinds of homes can you buy on Key Biscayne?

Both, but condos lead. About 72 percent of homes are in buildings of 20 or more units, according to recent Census estimates, and most of those buildings are towers along Ocean Drive and Crandon Boulevard. Detached houses make up about 19 percent of homes and sit on the inner streets.

Where can I find parks, a tennis center and a marina on Key Biscayne?

Green space means Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and Crandon Park. The marina and the tennis center? Both on the island, both operated by the county.

Is there anything I should verify before buying on Key Biscayne?

Yes. This is a barrier-island location, so verify the property's flood-zone designation and your insurance obligations. With an older condo building, also examine its reserve funding.