Longboat Key Real Estate: South vs. North Key Guide (2026)

Welcome to Longboat Key

Idyllic island community with Gulf and Sarasota Bay views

Longboat Key (34228) is a waterfront community on a barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Gorgeous white sand beaches run for 11 miles along the coastline.

However, Longboat Key is not a single neighborhood; it is a diverse collection of lifestyles. Divided by man-made canals and defined by its proximity to either the Gulf (Beach) or the Bay (Boating), choosing the right "Zone" is your first step.

The Longboat Key Lifestyle Map

Before you explore the neighborhoods below, decide which "Zone" fits your vision.

Zone	The Vibe	Real Estate Type
South Key (The Gates)	Resort & Golf Club	The St. Regis / Country Club Shores
Mid-Key	Panoramic Views	High-Rise Condos (Water Club, Promenade)
North Key (The Village)	Old Florida Charm	Low-Rise / Private Estates

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Longboat Key is home to a fantastic array of restaurants that combine sublime cuisine with mesmerizing waterfront views.

The Shore: Serves seafood specialties such as Key West shrimp and scallop risotto.
The Drydock Waterfront Grill: Overlooking the marina, this is one of the 100 best al fresco dining experiences in the US.
Chart House: A refined steakhouse with a terrace perched above the Gulf waters.

Overview for Longboat Key, FL

7,512 people live in Longboat Key, where the median age is 71.5 and the average individual income is $138,251. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,512

Total Population

71.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$138,251

Average individual Income

Name

Demographics and Employment Data for Longboat Key, FL

Population Households Employment

Longboat Key has 4,172 households, with an average household size of 1.8. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Longboat Key do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 7,512 people call Longboat Key home. The population density is 1,842.01 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,512

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

71.5

Median Age

46.95 / 53.05%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

4,172

Total Households

1.8

Average Household Size

$138,251

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Longboat Key, FL

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Longboat Key. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Featured Properties

For Sale
$10,995,000

6001 GULF OF MEXICO DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 6,959 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$8,495,000

401 QUAY COMMONS #805, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,647 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$7,999,000

1199 WESTWAY DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
For Sale
$6,995,000

2116 CASEY KEY RD, NOKOMIS, FL 34275
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 5,590 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$4,595,000

575 S SPOONBILL DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,900 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$4,495,000

476 MEADOW LARK DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,336 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$4,195,000

656 TROPICAL CIR, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,238 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,995,000

464 GOLDEN GATE PT #304, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,290 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,995,000

8017 MANASOTA KEY RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,222 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,395,000

7418 WESTMORELAND DR, SARASOTA, FL 34243
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,502 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,249,000

8250 HUGH ALISON PL, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,163 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$2,995,000

101 SUNSET LN, ANNA MARIA, FL 34216
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,507 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,995,000

340 GULF OF MEXICO DR #136, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,880 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,995,000

3548 FAIR OAKS LN, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,470 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$2,795,000

3598 FAIR OAKS LN, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,417 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,695,000

2410 HARBOURSIDE DR #142, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,382 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,695,000

3530 MISTLETOE LN, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,102 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,650,000

2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #B704, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,936 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,499,000

35 WATERGATE DR #1506, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,799 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,295,000

355 S SHORE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34234
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,276 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,149,000

3930 ELYSIAN WOODS LN, SARASOTA, FL 34231
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,531 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,995,000

775 LONGBOAT CLUB RD #408, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,122 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,850,000

541 FORE DR, BRADENTON, FL 34208
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,296 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,699,000

3030 GRAND BAY BLVD #384, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,550 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,695,000

3060 GRAND BAY BLVD #195, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,250 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,599,000

800 N TAMIAMI TRL #505/507, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,981 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,499,000

1513 OAK ST #18, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,910 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,400,000

1994 TOM MORRIS DR, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,713 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,399,000

3271 ALEX FINDLAY PL, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,340 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,395,000

1145 GULF OF MEXICO DR #503, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,395,000

1211 GULF OF MEXICO DR #610, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,827 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,299,999

111 S PINEAPPLE AVE #1103, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,600 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,299,000

1055 GULF OF MEXICO DR #504, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,095,000

1919 LAUREL ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,713 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$995,000

7809 ALLEN ROBERTSON PL, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,432 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$975,000

1350 SIESTA BAYSIDE DR #1350B, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,495 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$925,000

3295 ALEX FINDLAY PL, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,273 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$899,000

260 HIDDEN BAY DR #405, OSPREY, FL 34229
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,168 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$849,000

1125 GULF OF MEXICO DR #101, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,172 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$825,000

4235 GULF OF MEXICO DR #T101, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 720 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$799,000

5311 GULF OF MEXICO DR #5, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,110 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$749,000

1111 N GULFSTREAM AVE #10E, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,575 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$734,000

1328 SIESTA BAYSIDE DR #1328C, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$599,000

2374 ARLINGTON ST, SARASOTA, FL 34239
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,126 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$589,000

1350 MAIN ST #712, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 944 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$389,900

631 N ORANGE AVE #107, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$344,900

631 N ORANGE AVE #208, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$150,000

2491 CRISPIN CT #G3, SARASOTA, FL 34235
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,230 Sq.Ft.

View All

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Yummy Sushi & Hibachi Grill page on Yelp Search 6220 14th St W on Google Maps	Dining	4.53 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ULTRA-YACHT page on Yelp Search 522 Cedar St on Google Maps	Active	4.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Longboat Bay Charters page on Yelp	Active	0.4 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Curls Like Crazy page on Yelp Search 8051 N Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	4.49 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars

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Overview for Longboat Key, FL

7,512

71.5 years

High

$138,251

Around Longboat Key, FL

8

Car-Dependent

51

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Longboat Key, FL

7,512

High

71.5

46.95 / 53.05%

4,172

1.8

$138,251

Property Listings

Schools in Longboat Key, FL

Featured Properties

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Longboat Key

Welcome to Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Lifestyle Map

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Neighborhood Video Tours

Queen's Harbor

Grand Bay

Water Club

Promenade

Beachplace

L'Ambiance

Country Club Shores

Bay Isles Harbor

Ready to Tour Longboat Key?

Overview for Longboat Key, FL

7,512

71.5 years

High

$138,251

Around Longboat Key, FL

8

Car-Dependent

51

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Longboat Key, FL

7,512

High

71.5

46.95 / 53.05%

4,172

1.8

$138,251

Property Listings

Schools in Longboat Key, FL

Featured Properties

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