1 census tracts · pop 2,866 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.5/10
· range 4.5–4.5
Downtown is a diverse neighborhood in Key West with 1 census tract and a population of 2,866 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.5/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 67% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 44% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,757/month sits 21% lower than the Key West citywide average ($2,220).
Risk score
4.5
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Downtown vs Key WestHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority54%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport80%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
Frequently asked
About Downtown
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for Downtown?
Downtown scores 4.5/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Downtown compare to Key West overall?
Downtown scores 2.2 points higher than Key West overall (2.3/10). Renters spend 67% of income on rent vs 36% citywide. Average rent: $1,757 vs $2,220.
Q3
What is the average rent in Downtown?
Average gross rent in Downtown is $1,757/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 67% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Downtown residents are renters?
59% of Downtown households are renter-occupied (vs 51% in Key West). The neighborhood has 2,866 residents.
Q5
Is Downtown a high social-vulnerability area?
Downtown sits in the 64th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (moderately vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is Downtown for landlords?
Downtown carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.5/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Key West as a whole (2.3/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of Downtown?
Downtown has 2,809 residents (Diverse Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (59.2%), Hispanic / Latino (19.4%), Black (non-Hispanic) (12.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
