Crime Grades The most dangerous areas in Key West are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
What dangerous animals are in Key West?
- Spiders. There are two particularly dangerous spiders that can be found in Florida—the brown recluse and the southern black widow.
- Florida Black Bears.
- Sharks.
- American Alligators.
- Snakes.
- Wild Boars.
- Florida Panthers.
- Fire Ants.
Can you walk around with drinks in Key West?
There is an open container law in Key West, meaning you can't legally walk around with alcoholic drinks - except during street parties and only in the "party zone". BUT if you pour your drink in a plastic cup and take it with you from a bar you aren't likely to have a problem as long as you aren't causing trouble.
IS Key West safe to travel to?
The crime rate in the Florida Keys is low but you should still use common sense when exploring Key West, especially at night and around hectic Duval Street and Mallory Square. Be cautious if you go into the water as well; be sure to heed all flags and warning from authorities.
What is the cheapest time to vacation in Key West?
Go during the off season, roughly June to November. (September and November are the cheapest of all.) Shop around for accommodations and compromise on amenities or location. Seek out affordable, casual restaurants.
What is the best month to go to Key West?
The best time to visit Key West is between March and May. The winter crowds will taper off, the hotel rates become reasonable and the weather is remarkably similar to winter's blissful 70s and 80s. Speaking of winter that season is the island's busiest and priciest.
IS Key West expensive to visit?
In fact, it'll cost you more than any other destination in the nation, a new survey says. Key West leads the country when it comes to the most expensive hotel prices this spring, with an average nightly rate of $299 for the cheapest double room. That's according to Cheaphotels.org, which released the report this week.May 7, 2021
What should you avoid in Key West?
- T-Shirt Shops. For years, Key West had a well-documented problem with Duval Street t-shirt shops.
- $5 Shops. Many of the shady t-shirt shops have tried a new line of attack the $5 store.
- Jewelry Stores.
- Shady Art Galleries.
- Cosmetic Shops.
Are there unsafe areas in Key West?
Key West is in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning 81% of cities are safer and 19% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Key West is 45.93 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Key West generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.
Is Duval Street safe in Key West?
Duval is absolutely safe at night. We always walk to and from wherever we are staying and feel perfectly at ease.
Is it hard to live in Key West?
Assuming of course you do not already live in Key West, it can seem a bit challenging to get there. Just like any other move, you need to take into consideration your typical moving expenses, housing, and perhaps a new career. But moving to Key West is not really the tough part.
IS Key West expensive to live?
Key West is the second most expensive city in Florida. According to Best Places, on a U.S. average of 100, Key West scores a 154. The only areas where it falls below the national average are on utilities and transportation. So even if you have a modest lifestyle, the cost of living in Key West can be expensive.