At a Glance
Median Income
$9,960
$5,497 per capita
Violent Crime
1,327/100K
4,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
65.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
78.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
33.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Homestead Base Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homestead Base's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homestead Base a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homestead Base residents earn a median household income of $9,960 , which is 87% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,497. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 78.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Homestead Base reports 1,327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 249% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,563/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Homestead Base hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homestead Base has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,334
Median Age19.6 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$9,960
Per Capita$5,497
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty78.9%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$436,039
Housing Units210
Rent Burden39.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,327/100K
Property4,563/100K
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes26.2%
Smoking33.4%
Heart Disease12.5%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp78°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+65.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Homestead Base was built in 2001.
45.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Miami International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.
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