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Crime in Homestead summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Homestead. Key points include:
There were 2,589 total crimes in Homestead in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Homestead is 3,210.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Homestead is 933.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Homestead is 2,277.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Homestead is 51.51% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Homestead Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw | Homestead / 100k People | Florida / 100k People | National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,589 | 3,210.8 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 753 | 933.9 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 6.2 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 205 | 254.2 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 513 | 636.2 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,836 | 2,277.0 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 180 | 223.2 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,520 | 1,885.1 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 136 | 168.7 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Homestead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Homestead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Homestead is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Homestead is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Homestead is $436,669.
The median income in Homestead is $65,423.
Homestead's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Homestead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Homestead | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 129 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Homestead, FL Weather
The average high in Homestead is 84.1° and the average low is 67.3°.
There are 85.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Homestead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 67.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 85.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Homestead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Homestead
The current population in Homestead is 82,807. The population has increased 50.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82,807 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 80,725 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 79,996 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 78,885 | 14.4% |
| 2020 | 68,937 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 68,438 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 68,424 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 67,354 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 65,688 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 64,676 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 63,459 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 61,714 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 59,866 | 4.0% |
| 2011 | 57,544 | 4.5% |
| 2010 | 55,090 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Homestead
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Homestead is:
10.7% White with 8,847 White residents.
18.4% African American with 15,208 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 172 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 575 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 616 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 1,552 Two Or More residents.
67.4% Hispanic with 55,837 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Homestead | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.7% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 18.4% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 67.4% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Homestead
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Homestead is 49.3% female with 40,850 female residents.
Homestead is 50.7% male with 41,957 male residents.
| Gender | Homestead | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Homestead for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Homestead completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Homestead completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Homestead completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Homestead completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Homestead completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Homestead completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Homestead completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Homestead completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Homestead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Homestead | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Homestead, Florida
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6.6% of households in Homestead earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Homestead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Homestead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Homestead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Homestead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in Homestead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Homestead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Homestead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Homestead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Homestead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Homestead | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
