Moving to Homestead, Florida

A practical city guide for deciding whether Homestead fits your life, planning the move, and settling in with fewer surprises.

Moving to Homestead, Florida? Start with the local context that changes a relocation decision in Miami-Dade County. With roughly 80,000 residents, Homestead sits in Southeast Florida. Locally it's known as agricultural southern Miami-Dade gateway to the Keys and the Everglades — most affordable Miami-area entry point. For relocators it's much cheaper housing than central Miami with one-hour access to Key Largo. Climate: tropical maritime — warm winters in the high 70s, summer highs around 90 with steady sea breezes, intense rainy season June through October. Before choosing a home, pay attention to Atlantic hurricanes, king tide saltwater intrusion, the highest property insurance rates in Florida. Local areas to put on your research list include Avocado Acres, Naranja Lakes, Keys Gate. Use the guides, comparison tools, apartment research, and hurricane profile below before you narrow the move to an address.