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Homestead, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 17 miles SW of Kendall, Florida (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Miami, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Miami metropolitan area. There are an estimated 31,909 people in Homestead.
In Homestead, about 38% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Homestead, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Homestead. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Homestead isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.
Approximately 39% of Homestead is non-white. In Florida, Homestead is known for its racial diversity.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.
In 2000, Homestead had a median family income of $26,409.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,475) in Homestead. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 36% of housing in Homestead is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Homestead.
In Homestead, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Homestead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Portion of People Married | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work |  |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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