Homestead

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

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Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with 80,737 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leisure City, 2.0 miles N.

About Homestead

Homestead is a city within Miami-Dade County in the U.S. state of Florida, between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area. It is a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida, which was home to 6,138,333 people at the 2020 census. It is located approximately 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Miami, and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Key Largo. The population was 80,737 as of the 2020 census.

The city of Homestead is located near the southern terminus of the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike where it ends at its junction with U.S. 1. Homestead is immediately north and east of Florida City, and these two cities comprise the greater Homestead–Florida City area. Some of the notable unincorporated communities in the area are Redland, Leisure City, Naranja, and Princeton.

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Living in Homestead

Median household income
$65,423
Median home value
$380,000
Median rent
$1,674/mo
Median age
32.5
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Homestead, FL population

Homestead had 80,737 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census80,737
Density5,353 per sq mi (2,067 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Homestead at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyMiami-Dade County
TypeCity
Population80,737 (2020)
Land area15.08 sq mi (39.1 km²)
Water area0.50 sq mi (1.29 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates25.4659° N, 80.4460° W
ZIP code33033
Official websitecityofhomestead.com
Census code (GEOID)1232275

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Homestead

What county is Homestead in?

Homestead is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

What is the population of Homestead, FL?

80,737 people lived in Homestead at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Homestead, FL?

The ZIP code of Homestead is 33033.

What is the elevation of Homestead?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Homestead?

Leisure City (2.0 mi), Florida City (2.2 mi), Naranja (3.8 mi), Homestead Base (3.8 mi), Princeton (5.9 mi).

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