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Homestead.
About
Life in Homestead
Homestead works well if you want proximity to Miami without the density or price tag of the city itself, though you should understand what that trade-off actually looks like. The median home value hovers around $380,000 and median rent sits at $1,674 monthly—genuinely affordable for South Florida, with low unemployment at 2.8%. The community skews younger (median age 32.6) and family-focused, with a Latino community that forms the backbone of both the local culture and its agricultural economy.
Homestead at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Foreign-Born
40.8%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
+6.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics40.8% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Homestead: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Homestead, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (31.6%), and 61.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.5%
of residents
65 and Older
8.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.2%
of households
Married Couples
44.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for FL
Rent, home values, and income in Homestead
In Homestead, home values are 6% above the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
114.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,928
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $437,198 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below FL average
Unemployment in Homestead and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Homestead is 1.1 percentage points lower than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Homestead Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Commute35.8 min avg
How Homestead residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Homestead, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Homestead runs 34% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
441.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,517.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Homestead Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Miami-Dade County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Miami-Dade County, which includes Homestead, the most common type is flood, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Flood | $229,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Flood | $3.9M |
| 2023 | 40 | Flood | $170,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Flood | $1.5M |
| 2020 | 37 | Flood | $67,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Flood | $355,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Funnel Cloud | $21,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Homestead is about 3% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Miami-Dade County, which includes Homestead, is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Miami-Dade County, county-wide
Homestead is about 3% of Miami-Dade County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 57°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Homestead has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 57°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
87°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
102
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 55°F | 1.70" |
| Feb | 80°F | 57°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 82°F | 59°F | 2.05" |
| Apr | 86°F | 63°F | 2.92" |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 5.77" |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 9.34" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 7.14" |
| Aug | 92°F | 74°F | 10.17" |
| Sep | 91°F | 74°F | 8.63" |
| Oct | 88°F | 70°F | 5.86" |
| Nov | 83°F | 63°F | 2.34" |
| Dec | 79°F | 59°F | 1.97" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Homestead
Homestead has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
19.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Homestead Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.6 mi away · Miami
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Homestead
Homestead's student/teacher ratio is 20.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
24
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Homestead (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 365 students · in-state tuition $14,247 · 56% graduate · median earnings $40,295 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Biscayne National Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Homestead
Homestead has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Biscayne National Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Biscayne National Park
National Park
15 mi awayEverglades National Park
National Park
28 mi awayBig Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve
53 mi awayPublic Libraries in Homestead
Homestead Cybrarium
80 West Mowry Drive, Homestead
Cities Near Homestead
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Homestead FAQ
Is Homestead, Florida affordable?⌄
Homestead's median rent is $1,674/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $65,423/year. Median home value is $380,000.
Is Homestead, Florida safe?⌄
Homestead's violent crime rate was 442 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1518 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Homestead, Florida?⌄
Homestead has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Homestead, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Homestead is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,674/month and median household income is $65,423/year. The median home value is $380,000. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Homestead, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Homestead is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from