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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.
Intro: Wikipedia
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.
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Vineyards Clubhouse · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Homestead
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.