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Homestead, FL

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Homestead.

Population: 133,661 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Homestead, FL is $549,535 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $632,238 after a median 104 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,444/month. 36 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coastalflooding, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$549,535

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$549,535
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+43.5%
10-year appreciation
+145.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$570,243
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$632,238
Median list price
$642,250
Median price per sqft
$293
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
70
For-sale inventory
973
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
143
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
109 days
New listings (monthly)
157

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,444/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,875/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,288/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,938/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,408/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
36
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
6
High schools
11
Charter schools
16
Schools include
AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, REDONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER, HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AHB
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Homestead Air Force Base (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
155
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
170

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,677
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,377
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
48,116

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
12
Nearest national park
Biscayne National Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
78
Nearest airport
The Wright Place Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMI, HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL, DOCTORS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,119 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
16.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,503
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
68.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,098,806
Average weekly wage
$1,415
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,962

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HomesteadState medianUS median
Median home value$549,535$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$632,238$359,990$325,000
Median days on market104 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,444/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,503$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Homestead, FL?
$549,535.
What is the median sale price in Homestead, FL?
$632,238.
How long do homes take to sell in Homestead, FL?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in Homestead, FL?
Typical rent: $2,444/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Homestead, FL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Homestead, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AHB; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Homestead, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Homestead, FL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Homestead, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Homestead Air Force Base, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Homestead, FL?
36 schools (16 elementary, 6 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Homestead, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Homestead, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Homestead, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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