Monroe County

FL · Pop. 70,181 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Monroe County is a suburban county in FL with a population of approximately 70,181.

$/Acre: $6,285

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 335 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 83.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index105.7

Median Household Income$37,733

Poverty Rate17.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,285

Median Home Price$452K

Acres for Sale2050

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season335 days

Annual Rainfall56 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low56°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,339 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)170 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K574

Property Crime /100K364

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate