Longboat Key is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 7,574 people and three associated neighborhoods, Longboat Key is the 235th largest community in Florida.

Longboat Key home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Longboat Key real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Longboat Key has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 41.52% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Another notable thing is that Longboat Key is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.

In addition, Longboat Key is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Longboat Key is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Longboat Key. 66.62% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Longboat Key in 2018 was $127,989, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $511,956 for a family of four.

The people who call Longboat Key home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Longboat Key residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Longboat Key include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Russian.

Longboat Key also has a high percentage of its population that was born in another country: 15.14%.

The most common language spoken in Longboat Key is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.