At a Glance
Median Income
$38,661
$29,922 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
Zillow: $78,545
Median Rent
$874/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,843/100K
7,054/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homestead residents earn a median household income of $38,661 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,922. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homestead is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $78,545. Median rent is $874/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Homestead reports 1,843 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 385% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,054/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Homestead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homestead has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,885
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density4,974/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,661
Per Capita$29,922
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$874
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$78,545
Housing Units1,667
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,843/100K
Property7,054/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault858/100K
Burglary1,366/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Homestead was founded in 1871.
The median home in Homestead was built in 1951.
15.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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