Neighborhoods
Key West Old Town
Historic island$2,400 to $3,500/mo
Iconic architecture, walkable, very expensive, tourist traffic
New Town Key West
Suburban island$1,900 to $2,600/mo
More affordable than Old Town, closer to base, typical suburban feel
Stock Island
Working community$1,600 to $2,100/mo
Adjacent to base, most affordable option on the Keys, marina community
Big Pine Key
Rural Keys$1,400 to $1,900/mo
About 30 miles north, much more affordable, Key deer refuge nearby
Schools
Key West High School
Grades 9-12
Diverse student body, island culture, JROTC program
Sugarloaf School
Grades K-12
Small combined school on Sugarloaf Key, strong community
Gerald Adams Elementary
Grades K-5
Well-regarded elementary serving Key West families
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Limited on-base family housing; most families live off-base in the Keys
Off-Post Rental Market
Key West is extremely expensive; Stock Island and lower Keys are the best value options
Commute
The base is on Boca Chica Key, about 5 to 10 minutes from most Key West neighborhoods and 30 minutes from Big Pine Key.
Installation Highlights
- Southernmost duty station in the CONUS with a true tropical island lifestyle
- World-class snorkeling and diving on the Florida Reef, the third largest barrier reef on Earth
- Adversary air training mission attracts top naval aviators and builds elite readiness
- Mallory Square sunsets, Duval Street culture, and the Ernest Hemingway Home nearby
- Fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding year-round in clear turquoise waters