What are the schools like in Homestead, FL?

Homestead is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The district operates 288 elementary schools, 77 middle schools, and 130 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Homestead?

The median household income in Homestead, FL is $57,739 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Homestead, FL?

Homestead has an average high temperature of 77.5°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.6 inches.

Homestead, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Homestead, FL affordable or expensive?

Homestead's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Homestead is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $316,200 and the median rent is $1,527 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Homestead, FL?

Homestead has a violent crime rate of 933.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2277.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Homestead, FL a Good Place to Live?

Homestead is a mid-sized city of 79,996 in Florida, with a median household income of $57,739 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Homestead's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes. Whether Homestead is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Homestead city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.8

Homestead's overall cost of living index is 111.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Homestead costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Homestead, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$316,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,527	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,739	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Homestead's violent crime rate is 933.9 per 100,000 residents — 146% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

933.9 /100k

Property Crime

2277.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Homestead is served primarily by MIAMI-DADE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Homestead, FL	National Avg
School District	MIAMI-DADE	—
Elementary Schools	288	—
Middle Schools	77	—
High Schools	130	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Homestead sees average highs of 77.5°F in January and 92.0°F in July, with 63.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Homestead, FL
Average High — January	77.5°F
Average High — July	92.0°F
Annual Precipitation	63.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Homestead, FL	National Avg
Population	79,996	—
Median Age	31.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	31.7%	22.2%
65 and over	7.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Leisure City, FL 2 mi Florida City, FL 2 mi Naranja, FL 4 mi Homestead Base, FL 4 mi Princeton, FL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Homestead

Homestead, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

33033 33030 33035

Homestead vs Other Cities

Homestead, FL vs Leisure City, FL Homestead, FL vs Florida City, FL Homestead, FL vs Naranja, FL Homestead, FL vs Homestead Base, FL Homestead, FL vs Princeton, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homestead, FL affordable or expensive?

Homestead's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Homestead roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $316,200 and median rent is $1,527/month.

What is the crime rate in Homestead, FL?

Homestead's violent crime rate is 933.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2277.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Homestead?

Public schools in Homestead are operated by MIAMI-DADE. The district has 288 elementary, 77 middle, and 130 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Homestead, FL a good place to live?

Homestead, FL has a population of 79,996, a median household income of $57,739, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Homestead?

Homestead averages 77.5°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Homestead?

Homestead, FL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 33033, 33030, 33035.

What is the population of Homestead?

The population of Homestead, Florida is 79,996 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Homestead?

Key numbers for living in Homestead: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $316,200, median household income $57,739, crime index 191 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Homestead side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.