The Town FilesHomestead, Florida
City in Miami-Dade County · population 80,737 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $380,000
- Household income
- $65,423
- Jan low / Jul high
- 55° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 32.5
Homestead is a city of 80,737 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The median home is worth $380,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Florida towns, better transit than 82% of Florida towns, more walkable than 80% of Florida towns.
How Homestead ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homestead is worth $380,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $65,423, which is more affordable than 19% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,674 a month. 48.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homestead | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $380,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,674 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $65,423 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 48.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Homestead
| People | Homestead | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 29.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 40.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 35.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Homestead
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 55.3°F. About 59.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 102 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homestead since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 20, 1973 about 2.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 2022.
Severe weather in Miami-Dade County since 1996
Miami-Dade County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County had 1,257,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,609 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Homestead itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Homestead
44 public schools with 33,230 students, about 23.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 3,254 | 25.6 |
| HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,247 | 22.2 |
| KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 1,979 | 24.4 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS (charter) | K-8 | 1,928 | — |
| GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER | PK-8 | 1,315 | 20.2 |
| SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4-8 | 1,241 | 18.5 |
| COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY | PK-8 | 1,137 | 17.8 |
| AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION | PK-8 | 1,102 | 17.5 |
| LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER | PK-8 | 1,005 | 16.8 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 977 | — |
| THE CHARTER SCHOOL AT WATERSTONE (charter) | K-8 | 946 | 15.0 |
| REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 936 | 18.0 |
Towns near Homestead
- Florida City, FL2.0 mi · 13,085 people · home $399,200
- Leisure City, FL2.0 mi · 26,324 people · home $375,100
- Naranja, FL3.8 mi · 13,509 people · home $372,100
- Princeton, FL6.0 mi · 39,308 people · home $426,900
- Goulds, FL7.5 mi · 11,446 people · home $481,200
- South Miami Heights, FL9.2 mi · 36,770 people · home $407,100
- Richmond West, FL10.0 mi · 35,884 people · home $489,100
- Cutler Bay, FL10.3 mi · 45,425 people · home $472,700
Homestead questions
Is Homestead, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homestead scores better for retirees than 4% of Florida towns and quieter than 5%. 8.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Homestead?
The median owner-occupied home in Homestead is valued at $380,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,423, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,674 a month.
What is the weather like in Homestead?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 55.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Homestead get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homestead since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 20, 1973. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)