Homestead, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Homestead | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,504 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3818.8 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 5.03% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 33.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,626 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Homestead grew by 73.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 66,833 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Homestead has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Homestead | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,708 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.37% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Homestead is about 16% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Homestead | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $168,462 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,572 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 47.8% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Homestead is about 8.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,572 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Homestead spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 260 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Homestead | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.2 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.5 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 260 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,072 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,787 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,553 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Homestead is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Homestead has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Homestead | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.21 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Homestead has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Homestead | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Homestead, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Homestead, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead, FL | 59,504 | $60,708 #2/3 | $168,462 #3/3 | 31.2 min #2/3 |
| Leisure City, FL | 24,768 | $46,612 | $310,946 | 30.5 min |
| Princeton, FL | 41,397 | $82,116 | $405,306 | 35.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Homestead, Florida.
What is the population of Homestead, Florida?
The population of Homestead, Florida is 59,504, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Homestead, Florida?
The population density of Homestead, Florida is 3818.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Homestead, Florida?
The median household income in Homestead, Florida is $60,708, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Homestead, Florida?
The median home price in Homestead, Florida is $168,462, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Homestead, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Homestead, Florida is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.