Homestead, Florida
About Homestead
Set in the southeastern part of Florida, Homestead is a thriving city counting 85,796 people who proudly call it home. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#423 nationwide).
Officially, Homestead is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.08 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,689 residents per square mile.
📰 Homestead News Today
- 'Casa Princeton Phase III' to Yield 162 Residences at 12867 S.W. 248th Street, Homestead, Florida Florida YIMBY · Aug 18
- Police investigate man's death in Homestead NBC 6 South Florida · Aug 18
- NASCAR championship returns to Miami in 2027 racingnews.co · Aug 18
- Homestead-Miami Speedway Announces 2027 NASCAR Championship Dates MotorBiscuit · Aug 18
- City of Homestead Launches “Ready Homestead” Emergency Notification System City of Homestead (.gov) · Jul 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Homestead Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Homestead — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Deep South Florida location — tropical climate and no winter to speak of.
- Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 85,796.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Homestead
- Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar - Homestead
- LongHorn Steakhouse — steak house
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Chili's — tex-mex
- La Cruzada Restaurant
- Mario's — cuban
- Olive Garden — italian
- Outback Steakhouse — american
- Peking House — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Vineyards Clubhouse · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Homestead
- Audubon Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Gazebo reviews ★
- Harris Field reviews ★
- JD Redd Park reviews ★
- Mistretta Park reviews ★
- Musselwhite Park reviews ★
- Vita Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Homestead
- AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
- AVOCADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CAMPBELL DRIVE K-8 CENTER
- COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY
- DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
- HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER
- REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
- REDONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Homestead Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.