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Homestead, FL

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 an estimated 6,012,331 people at the 2015 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.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.4 square miles (37 km²). 14.3 square miles (37 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) of it (0.63%) is water.

Homestead is a small city. At its greatest north-south points – along SW 137th Avenue (Speedway Boulevard) – its city limits extend only 4 miles (6 km) – from SW 288th Street (Biscayne Drive) at the north end to (theoretical) SW 352nd Street at the south end. At its greatest east-west points – along SW 328th Street (North Canal Drive / Lucy Street) – its city limits extend 6 miles (10 km) – from (theoretical) SW 132nd Avenue at the east end to SW 192nd Avenue at the west end. U.S. 1 – known as Homestead Boulevard within the city limits – extends through a rather narrow northeast / southwest corridor of the city from SW 304th Street (Kings Highway) at the north end to SW 328th Street (Lucy Street) at the south end. It is at this point at the south end that Homestead and Florida City share a common border. (North of the north end at SW 304th Street is known as Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, but it is locally known as the community of Leisure City).

Major east-west streets within Homestead include SW 304th Street / NE & NW 15th Street (Kings Highway), SW 312th Street / NE & NW 8th Street (Campbell Drive), SW 320th Street (Mowry Drive), SW 328th Street / SE & SW 8th Street (North Canal Drive / Lucy Street), and SW 344th Street / SE 24th Street (Palm Drive).

The original Homestead Air Force Base was once located several miles to the northeast of Homestead, but due to the annexation of formerly unincorporated land immediately to the east and northeast of the original city limits during the late 1990s the city and the far southwestern perimeter of the (now) Homestead Air Reserve Base share a common border for a small portion along SW 137th Avenue (Speedway Boulevard).

A noteworthy tourist attraction within Leisure City is Coral Castle, built by a jilted lover, Edward Leedskalnin, over 28 years from 1923 to 1951. The Fruit and Spice Park is also of interest.

The city places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with numerous facilities dedicated to promoting the well-being of its residents. Baptist Health plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness provides a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools.

Top sites in Homestead, FL are Homestead-Miami Speedway, Fruit & Spice Park, Knaus Berry Farm, and Seminole Theatre.

Population: 85,796 (2024). ZIP codes: 33030–33035, 33039, 33090, 33092. Area codes: 305, 786, 645. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Area: 15.58 sq mi (40.36 km²).

FAQs

Is Homestead, FL worth visiting?

Homestead, just 30 miles south of Miami in the area known as Miami's Countryside, is an agricultural South Florida escape where visitors can find expansive farms and lush nurseries, tropical gardens, farm-to-table eateries, unique historic sites, and thrilling outdoor adventures. The Historic Redland Tropical Trail, centered around Homestead, takes travelers on a path to many of the area’s historic landmarks, attractions, and points of interest, including the nursery and gardens at award-winning R.F. Orchids, Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery, the enchanting and mysterious Coral Castle, and family-friendly Everglades Alligator Farm.

Is it expensive to live in Homestead, FL?

Homestead is part of the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 33 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Homestead is estimated to be 118.9% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

What is Homestead, FL known for?

Home to attractions such as Homestead Bayfront Park and the Homestead-Miami Speedway, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities and nature when visiting Homestead. There are also plenty of museums, galleries, shops, restaurants, and performance venues such as The Barnacle Historic State Park and Uproot Miami. For entertainment, visitors can explore downtown shopping districts along with movie theaters and live music clubs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out, Homestead has something for everyone!

Sources

City of Homestead

Wikipedia

Best Places

Visit Florida

Fly Homes

Baptist Health

The Salt Room

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

24-Hour Fitness

Homestead-Miami Speedway

Fruit & Spice Park

Knaus Berry Farm

Seminole Theatre

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