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Ramrod Key

Ramrod Key is a quiet, nature-focused island in the Lower Florida Keys where life moves at a slower, more intentional pace. Located around Mile Marker 28, it’s best known as the closest residential island to Looe Key Reef, making it a prime home base for divers and snorkelers. With modest canal-front neighborhoods, open-water views, and an unpolished residential feel, Ramrod appeals to buyers seeking authenticity and direct access to the natural world. Its defining advantage is proximity to Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary — one of the region’s most celebrated dive sites. From private docks, boaters can reach vibrant coral formations, abundant marine life, and historic wreck sites in just minutes, making everyday life here closely tied to the water. Real Estate on Ramrod Key — Simple Living, Extraordinary Access

Ramrod Key

Ramrod Key is a quiet, nature-focused island in the Lower Florida Keys where life moves at a slower, more intentional pace. Located around Mile Marker 28, it’s best known as the closest residential island to Looe Key Reef, making it a prime home base for divers and snorkelers. With modest canal-front neighborhoods, open-water views, and an unpolished residential feel, Ramrod appeals to buyers seeking authenticity and direct access to the natural world. Its defining advantage is proximity to Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary — one of the region’s most celebrated dive sites. From private docks, boaters can reach vibrant coral formations, abundant marine life, and historic wreck sites in just minutes, making everyday life here closely tied to the water. Real Estate on Ramrod Key — Simple Living, Extraordinary Access

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Ramrod Key real estate is defined by a refreshingly honest simplicity. The island is predominantly residential, with a mix of older elevated Keys-style homes and newer updated canal-front properties. Many homes feature covered boat docks, fish cleaning stations, and the relaxed, utilitarian aesthetic of a community built around being on and in the water at every opportunity. Because Ramrod is not heavily marketed or well known outside the diving community, property values here represent some of the most compelling per-square-foot opportunities in the Lower Keys — particularly for buyers who prioritize marine access and natural surroundings over proximity to retail or nightlife. Browse Ramrod Key homes for sale below and discover what it truly means to live beside one of the world's great reefs.

Overview for Ramrod Key, FL

857 people live in Ramrod Key, where the median age is 52 and the average individual income is $60,849. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

857

Total Population

52 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$60,849

Average individual Income

Around Ramrod Key, FL

There's plenty to do around Ramrod Key, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
42
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tindahan, Trianos Taco Company, and Moritas Cuban Cafe.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3 miles 35 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 3.96 miles 48 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $ 4.1 miles 175 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 3.47 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.48 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.18 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ramrod Key, FL

Ramrod Key has 371 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ramrod Key do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 857 people call Ramrod Key home. The population density is 1,245.89 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

857

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

52

Median Age

55.89 / 44.22%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
371

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$60,849

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

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Single
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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
Ramrod Key

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