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Homestead INFORMATION

Population: 57,997

Male 51% Female 49%
Married 49%
Single 51%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Homestead has a very low population density. Homestead is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

4,060 Homestead
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Homestead, FL, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Homestead, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Homestead has a population density of 4,060, with 57,997 current residents.

Out of the 57,997 current residents, 51% are male and 49% are female. 49% of the residents are married and 51% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Average air quality

Weather

  • 69% Sun
  • 62% Rain
  • 0% Snow

Condition

72°F average temperature

  • 9 years Median home age
  • $77,810 Median home price
  • -17.08% Home appreciation rate
  • 14.71% Annual property tax
  • 37.9%
    Homes owned
  • 48.5%
    Homes rented
  • 13.6%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Homestead, the air quality is 65% and the weather, on average, is 69% sunny, 62% rainy, and 0% snowy. The average temperature is 72°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Homestead, you should know that 37.9% of homes are owned while 48.5% of homes are rented, and 13.6% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $77,810, the median age of homes is 9 years, the annual home appreciation is -17.08% and the annual property tax is 14.71%.

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Community

Religious diversity

Other65%Catholic25%Jewish5%Baptist3%Other Christian2%

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    9

  • Average age

    31

  • Political majority

    Democrat Democrat

Community

When looking at the community of Homestead, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Homestead’s crime rate is 9 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Homestead is 31 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 57.81% Democratic, 41.70% Republican, and 0.49% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

9%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:17

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    8.1%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    23.9%
  • Service Occupations
    19.2%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    9.1%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    16.1%
  • 56%
    High school diploma
  • 6%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 8%
    Bachelors degree
  • 4%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Homestead, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 8.80% of residents are unemployed in Homestead (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Homestead residents: 8.1% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 11.64% are in the arts and sciences field, 19.2% are in the customer service field, 23.9% are in the sales field, 11.98% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 16.1% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 9.1% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:17. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 56.45%, 6.21% of residents have an associate’s degree, 8.36% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 3.80% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

National AverageHomestead Average051015202530MINUTESNational AverageHomestead Average

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
    3%
  • Car
    60%
  • Carpool
    32%
  • Work at home
    1%

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Homestead, you should be aware that the average commute time is 33 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Homestead have a few different options. 60% of commuters use their own cars, 32% of commuters carpool, 3% of commuters use the transit system, and 1% of residents work from home.

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