Homestead

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Homestead is a city in southern Miami-Dade County, about 26 miles southwest of Miami. Incorporated in 1913, it is the second-oldest city in the county after Miami, and it sits between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west.

The city has a historic downtown district that includes the restored Seminole Theatre, and it is home to Homestead-Miami Speedway. The surrounding agricultural area, including the nearby Redland, is known for farms, nurseries and fruit stands, and the Florida Keys are a short drive south. The southern end of Florida's Turnpike connects Homestead with the rest of Miami-Dade. Housing includes established single-family homes, townhomes and a range of newer residential communities.

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Overview for Homestead, FL

82,807 people live in Homestead, where the median age is 32.5 and the average individual income is $25,654. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

82,807

Total Population

32.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$25,654

Average individual Income

Around Homestead, FL

There's plenty to do around Homestead, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

3
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
21
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Egg Roll, Broadway Subs, and Keys Gate.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.68 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.72 miles 228 reviews 4.5/5 stars
Dining 0.72 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.72 miles 225 reviews 2.7/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.83 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 0.85 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Homestead, FL

Homestead has 25,638 households, with an average household size of 3.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Homestead do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 82,807 people call Homestead home. The population density is 5,490 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

82,807

Total Population

High

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

32.5 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

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
25,638

Total Households

3.21

Average Household Size

$25,654

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