What are the villages of Islamorada?
Islamorada is an incorporated municipality known officially as the Village of Islands. It encompasses several distinct islands in the Upper Florida Keys each with its own character, waterfront access, and real estate characteristics. Understanding which island a property is on within Islamorada helps buyers evaluate location, access, and lifestyle fit.
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Quick answer
- Official name: Village of Islands
- Incorporated: Islamorada incorporated as a village in 1997
- Islands included: Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, and Lower Matecumbe Key
- Mile markers: Islamorada spans approximately Mile Marker 73 to Mile Marker 90
- Real estate variation: each island has distinct waterfront characteristics and neighborhood types
- Buyer relevance: island location within Islamorada affects boating access, proximity to amenities, and pricing
The islands of Islamorada
- Plantation Key - the northernmost island in Islamorada spanning roughly Mile Marker 86 to 90; mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial areas along US 1
- Windley Key - a smaller island between Plantation Key and Upper Matecumbe; home to Theater of the Sea and some residential properties
- Upper Matecumbe Key - the heart of Islamorada centered around Mile Marker 80 to 84; concentration of dining, shopping, marinas, and premium waterfront real estate
- Lower Matecumbe Key - the southernmost island in Islamorada around Mile Marker 73 to 74; more residential character with oceanfront and bayside properties
How island location affects real estate in Islamorada
- Upper Matecumbe Key commands the highest prices within Islamorada due to its central location and concentration of amenities and premium waterfront
- Plantation Key offers more entry-level options relative to Upper Matecumbe while still carrying Islamorada's overall market characteristics
- Lower Matecumbe Key offers a quieter more residential character with oceanfront and bayside access
- Each island has distinct oceanside and bayside characteristics that affect boating access and lifestyle
- Proximity to US 1 amenities, marinas, and dining varies by island and affects day-to-day convenience
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