Homestead, FL

Homestead, Florida

Introduction to Homestead, Florida

Homestead, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 17 miles SW of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Miami, Florida. It's situated in the southern tip of Florida between Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. It features a tropical climate. The city is not situated along the coastline however it has been affected by hurricanes.

It's bordered by the Homestead Joint Air Reserve Base. The downtown area features numerous restored Mediterranean revival structures. Homestead has an ethnically diverse population. The region includes a flourishing agricultural industry.

Homestead History

The city was incorporated in 1913. The name was given during the time the Florida East Coast Railway was being extended to Key West. The railroad tracks were being constructed in an area that allowed home steading. Since the area did not have a name, the construction materials and supplies for the railroad workers were delivered to "Homestead Country." In the early 1900's, agriculture, including winter vegetables and tropical fruits were transported all over the nation and were significant factors for the local economy. In 1992, Homestead was severely damaged by the powerful Hurricane Andrew. A housing boom began in 2002 primarily due to a lack of available land in Miami-Dade County.

Homestead Attractions

• Fruit and Spice Park includes a wide variety of fruit, spice and nut trees.
• Coral Castle is an unusual structure comprised mostly of coral.
• Homestead-Miami Speedway.
• Monkey Jungle is a well known wildlife park which features endangered monkeys in semi-natural environments. It includes an Amazonian style rainforest.
• Homestead Sports Complex.
• Annual Homestead Championship Rodeo.

Homestead Activities

The Homestead Bayfront Park features a natural pool and beach and includes an area for fishing. Grossman Hammock, John Pennekamp Coral Reef, Key Largo Hammocks Botanical and the Barnical Historic are some of the popular state parks. The Keys Gate Golf & Tennis Club and Readland Country Club are popular with golfers. The Florida Keys are nearby.

Biscayne National Park is regarded as one of the best scuba diving locations in the nation. It's also popular for snorkeling, boating, fishing and glass bottom boat tours. The vast majority of the park is water. Everglades National Park attracts more than one million visitors annually. It's been designated as an International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site. It features the biggest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere and is home to a large number of species of birds, fish, reptiles and mammals.

Homestead Higher Education

The city is home to a campus of Miami-Dade College.

Homestead Transportation

Air travel is provided at the nearby Miami International Airport.

High Points

Homestead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Homestead, FL

Comparing Homestead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Homestead Almanac

Homestead Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Homestead Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Homestead, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Homestead Hospitals

HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
160 NW 13TH STREET
(786) 243-8000
Emergency Service: Yes

Homestead High Schools (2004)

HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2351 SE 12TH AVENUE
305-245-7000
A Title I school.
Serves 3,303 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22

SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
28401 SW 167TH AVENUE
305-247-4244
Serves 2,722 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATION CENTER
151 NW 5TH STREET
305-247-4307
A Special Education School
Serves 116 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.5

CORPORATE ACADEMY SOUTH
2351 SE 12 AVENUE
305-246-4348
A Non-traditional School
Serves 75 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Homestead Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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