The Town FilesTavernier, Florida
Community in Monroe County · population 2,530 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $613,700
- Household income
- $50,256
- Jan low / Jul high
- 64° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 51.1
Tavernier is a community of 2,530 people in Monroe County, Florida. The median home is worth $613,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 91% of Florida towns.
How Tavernier ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tavernier is worth $613,700, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 12.2 times the median household income of $50,256, which is more affordable than 0% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,966 a month. 80.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tavernier | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $613,700 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,966 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $50,256 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 12.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 38.6% | — |
Who lives in Tavernier
| People | Tavernier | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Tavernier
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 63.9°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tavernier since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 4, 1998 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 9, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on March 1, 2026.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 47,058 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,702 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Tavernier itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Tavernier
3 public schools with 1,311 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 753 | 17.5 |
| PLANTATION KEY SCHOOL | PK-8 | 552 | 14.2 |
| UPPER KEYS ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS FOR EXCELLENCE | 6-12 | 6 | 6.0 |
Towns near Tavernier
- Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL4.0 mi · 7,107 people · home $919,600
- Key Largo, FL8.6 mi · 12,447 people · home $643,900
- Florida City, FL28.9 mi · 13,085 people · home $399,200
Tavernier questions
Is Tavernier, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tavernier scores better for retirees than 70% of Florida towns and quieter than 59%. 33.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.1).
How much does a house cost in Tavernier?
The median owner-occupied home in Tavernier is valued at $613,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,256, so homes cost about 12.2 times income. Median rent is $1,966 a month.
What is the weather like in Tavernier?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 63.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Tavernier get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tavernier since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 4, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)