Townhouse for Sale in Homestead, Homestead

Homestead is a suburban city about 35 miles south of downtown Miami, adjacent to Everglades National Park and near Biscayne National Park and the Redland agricultural area. It generally has lower housing costs than Miami proper, a residential and agricultural local economy, and local landmarks such as Homestead‑Miami Speedway and Homestead Air Reserve Base. Road access is strong via US‑1 and the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike, public transit is limited, and the area has a tropical, hurricane‑prone climate — consult current local crime statistics and storm-preparedness resources for safety information.

Homestead is generally more affordable than central Miami and many coastal South Florida communities, with lower typical rents and home prices. Housing is the main driver of cost differences, though local prices and rents have risen in recent years due to regional demand. Overall cost of living is moderately lower than the Miami-Dade County average.

Homestead has a tropical monsoon (Köppen Am) climate with hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters. The wet season runs roughly May–October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and about 60 inches (≈1,500 mm) of annual rainfall, while the dry season from November–April is drier and sunnier. Summer highs typically reach the low–mid 90s°F (32–35°C) with nighttime lows in the mid‑70s°F (24–26°C); winter highs are generally in the 70s°F (21–25°C) with lows in the 50s–60s°F (10–16°C). The area is within the Atlantic hurricane season (June–November), with peak risk in August–October.

Homestead has crime rates above the national average, with both property and violent crime reported at higher levels than many Florida communities. Incidents are concentrated in parts of central and north Homestead, while suburban neighborhoods near the Air Reserve Base and waterfront areas generally report lower incident levels. The Homestead Police Department and Miami‑Dade County publish crime maps and reports; consult their official data or the Miami‑Dade Open Data portal for current, block-level statistics.