At a Glance
Median Income
$82,969
$26,126 per capita
Home Value
$140,500
Zillow: $305,651
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
11.4% smoking rate
How Homestead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homestead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homestead a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homestead residents earn a median household income of $82,969 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,126. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homestead is $140,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,651. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
25.0% of adults in Homestead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homestead has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,969
Per Capita$26,126
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$305,651
Housing Units50
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation854 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Homestead was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.