Cities / Homestead
Is Homestead, FL safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 17 Homestead neighborhoods we score (average 67/100), 9 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 8 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Homestead
- 1Northeast Homestead· HomesteadNortheast Homestead consists primarily of newer master-planned subdivisions, townhome complexes, and commercial plazas flanking the Florida's…78Go, stay aware
- 2East Homestead 2· HomesteadEast Homestead is a contemporary suburban district characterized by gated residential developments, winding avenues, and close proximity to the…76Go, stay aware
- 3East Homestead· HomesteadEast Homestead is characterized by newer residential developments, strip shopping centers, and proximity to major sports and nature attractions like…75Go, stay aware
- 4Southeast Homestead· HomesteadSoutheast Homestead features modern residential subdivisions, gated communities such as Keys Gate, and busy commercial corridors along Palm Drive and…75Go, stay aware
- 5North Homestead· HomesteadNorth Homestead consists primarily of post-2000s master-planned residential communities, open-air shopping plazas, and medical infrastructure…74Go, stay aware
All Homestead neighborhoods by safety score
Go, stay aware — 9 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- Northeast Homestead· HomesteadNortheast Homestead consists primarily of newer master-planned subdivisions, townhome complexes, and commercial plazas flanking the Florida's…78Go, stay aware
- East Homestead 2· HomesteadEast Homestead is a contemporary suburban district characterized by gated residential developments, winding avenues, and close proximity to the…76Go, stay aware
- East Homestead· HomesteadEast Homestead is characterized by newer residential developments, strip shopping centers, and proximity to major sports and nature attractions like…75Go, stay aware
- Southeast Homestead· HomesteadSoutheast Homestead features modern residential subdivisions, gated communities such as Keys Gate, and busy commercial corridors along Palm Drive and…75Go, stay aware
- North Homestead· HomesteadNorth Homestead consists primarily of post-2000s master-planned residential communities, open-air shopping plazas, and medical infrastructure…74Go, stay aware
- Northwest Homestead 4· HomesteadNorthwest Homestead 4 is primarily a suburban residential enclave located near the agricultural borders and commercial corridors of northern…74Go, stay aware
- West Homestead· HomesteadWest Homestead is an expansive, car-dependent area characterized by quiet residential developments, agricultural tracts, and family-oriented strip…72Go, stay aware
- West Homestead 2· HomesteadWest Homestead is a predominantly residential sector on the western edge of Homestead, characterized by newer single-family subdivisions, townhouse…71Go, stay aware
- North Homestead 2· HomesteadNorth Homestead 2 is a largely suburban district in northern Homestead characterized by master-planned subdivisions, strip retail centers, and…67Go, stay aware
Caution — 8 areas
Go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
- Gateway Estates· HomesteadSouthwest Homestead is a predominantly residential and suburban sector at the southern edge of Miami-Dade County, characterized by single-family…63Caution
- Southwest Homestead· HomesteadSouthwest Homestead is a low-density, predominantly residential and agricultural border community situated south and west of historic downtown…62Caution
- Homestead· HomesteadHomestead is a suburban and agricultural community situated at the southern tip of Miami-Dade County, known for its historic downtown district along…62Caution
- South Homestead· HomesteadSouth Homestead is a suburban and agricultural gateway situated near the southern boundary of Miami-Dade County. The area consists of a blend of…60Caution
- Central Homestead· HomesteadCentral Homestead serves as the historic heart of southern Miami-Dade County, characterized by early 20th-century storefronts, agricultural heritage…60Caution
- Northwest Homestead 3· HomesteadNorthwest Homestead is a low-density residential pocket in southwestern Miami-Dade County, characterized by single-family ranch homes, duplexes, and…58Caution
- Northwest Homestead· HomesteadNorthwest Homestead is a largely residential sector of Homestead featuring a mix of older single-family homes, modest apartment complexes, and…54Caution
- Northwest Homestead 2· HomesteadNorthwest Homestead is a mature residential sector of Homestead characterized by modest single-family homes, local parks, and small community…52Caution
Homestead safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Homestead?
Northeast Homestead scores highest at 78/100, followed by East Homestead 2 (76) and East Homestead (75).
Is Homestead safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 8 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Homestead areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Northwest Homestead 2 (52), Northwest Homestead (54), Northwest Homestead 3 (58). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Homestead neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.