One of Sugarloaf Key's most distinctive features is Sugarloaf Airport, a private grass airstrip that makes the island uniquely appealing to pilot-owners seeking a fly-in Keys property. The ability to leave the mainland behind and land directly in your own backyard is a rare privilege that very few Florida Keys communities can offer. Beyond aviation, Sugarloaf's shallow backcountry waters make it a premier destination for kayaking, paddleboarding, bonefishing, and exploring the pristine tidal flats that stretch toward the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge — one of the most ecologically significant and least-visited natural areas in all of the Keys.
Compared to more developed areas of the Keys, Sugarloaf Key offers exceptional value for buyers seeking large waterfront parcels and multi-acre estate-style properties. Canal-front homes with private boat docks, open water properties with unobstructed bay views, and elevated new-construction residences are all available at price points that reflect Sugarloaf's lower-density character. Yet with Key West just 15 miles east via US-1, residents are never far from world-class dining, medical facilities, the Key West International Airport, and the full richness of Keys life. This balance of affordability, natural grandeur, and accessibility makes Sugarloaf Key one of the most compelling value propositions in the entire Lower Keys market.
Explore Sugarloaf Key homes for sale below and discover the quiet side of Keys living that is waiting to be found.
1,475 people live in Sugarloaf Key, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $66,708. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sugarloaf Key, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Key West Blue Crab, Moritas Cuban Cafe, and Morning Joint.
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| Dining | 3.2 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.49 miles | 175 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.52 miles | 79 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.17 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.7 miles | 96 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.71 miles | 13 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.63 miles | 11 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Sugarloaf Key has 653 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sugarloaf Key do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,475 people call Sugarloaf Key home. The population density is 197.712 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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