Homestead is in Miami-Dade County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 80,000 residents, a median age of 33 and a median household income of $50,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 80,000 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 33 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $50,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $420,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $2,200 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 5% above U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 91°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 74°F |
| Commute to Downtown Miami | 40 minutes |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 25 minutes |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
| Unemployment 2024U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2.9% |
| Cost of living 2024Bureau of Economic Analysis | 114 vs U.S. 100 |
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Homestead is far the larger, 80,000 residents to 45,000. Household income differs sharply: $75,000 in Cutler Bay, $50,000 in Homestead. Downtown Miami is about 30 minutes from Cutler Bay and 40 from Homestead.
Read more about Cutler Bay →Aventura is nearer the water, about 10 minutes to the beach against 25. Homestead is far the larger, 80,000 residents to 40,000. Downtown Miami is about 25 minutes from Aventura and 40 from Homestead.
Read more about Aventura →Downtown Miami is about 20 minutes from Doral and 40 from Homestead. Median home price runs $700,000 in Doral against $420,000 in Homestead, roughly 67% apart. Household income differs sharply: $80,000 in Doral, $50,000 in Homestead.
Read more about Doral →Miami Beach is nearer the water, about 2 minutes to the beach against 25. Downtown Miami is about 15 minutes from Miami Beach and 40 from Homestead. Median home price runs $650,000 in Miami Beach against $420,000 in Homestead, roughly 55% apart.
Read more about Miami Beach →Checked against the published source, not estimated