What are the schools like in Tavernier, FL?

Tavernier is served primarily by MONROE. The district operates 13 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Tavernier?

The median household income in Tavernier, FL is $47,820 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Tavernier, FL?

Tavernier has an average high temperature of 75.2°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches.

Tavernier, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tavernier, FL affordable or expensive?

Tavernier's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tavernier is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $557,700 and the median rent is $1,655 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tavernier, FL?

Tavernier has a violent crime rate of 117.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 751.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tavernier, FL a Good Place to Live?

Tavernier is a small town of 2,261 in Florida, with a median household income of $47,820 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Tavernier stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Tavernier is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tavernier city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.0

Tavernier's overall cost of living index is 108.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tavernier costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tavernier, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$557,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,655	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,820	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tavernier's violent crime rate is 117.2 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.2 /100k

Property Crime

751.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tavernier is served primarily by MONROE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tavernier, FL	National Avg
School District	MONROE	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tavernier sees average highs of 75.2°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tavernier, FL
Average High — January	75.2°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tavernier, FL	National Avg
Population	2,261	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Tavernier

Tavernier, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33070

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tavernier, FL affordable or expensive?

Tavernier's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tavernier roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $557,700 and median rent is $1,655/month.

What is the crime rate in Tavernier, FL?

Tavernier's violent crime rate is 117.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 751.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tavernier?

Public schools in Tavernier are operated by MONROE. The district has 13 elementary, several middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tavernier, FL a good place to live?

Tavernier, FL has a population of 2,261, a median household income of $47,820, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tavernier?

Tavernier averages 75.2°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tavernier?

Tavernier, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33070.

What is the population of Tavernier?

The population of Tavernier, Florida is 2,261 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tavernier?

Key numbers for living in Tavernier: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $557,700, median household income $47,820, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tavernier side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.