Homestead, Fl for Children?

Question

I am thinking to move to Homestead since you get more for your money if you compare it to miami. We are moving from Puerto Rico and we have a 6 and 4 year old. Education is very important to us since both of our children are gifted and they are into chess, ballet, piano, girls scout and taekwondo. I am a clinical psychologist and basically I am looking for a very relax, tranquil, friendly, family oriented community with a good elementary school near. Any ideas? I would appreciate any feedback about Homestead. My husband will be working in Medley and I heard that traffic is so intense that it can take him an hour and a half to get there from homestead is this true?

Answer 1

Miami Dade County has a mediocre public education system at best and the schools in Homestead are among the worst in the system. Probable reasons (this my personal view): They have a high proportion of migrant worker kids & the schools are such outlyers (far from the rest of the county) that teachers transfer out as soon as they have the seniority. The ONLY thing you get more of for your money in Homestead is housing -- because it is so far out. The best public schools are in the wealthiest areas like Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay or Miami Beach. If your kids' education is your absolute top priority then either move into one of these top neighborhoods or look for a private school.

Answer 2

I would rather live in homestead than miami. We lived in miami and it was horrible. Education isnt all that great. I lived 5 minutes from my work but because of the massive traffic, it took me an hour and a half to get there. Live in Homestead, much better family surroundings.

Answer 3

the commute sucks - try miami lakes or miami springs they are / were very nice communities. homestead is up and coming but it is not there yet and like i said the commute gets real old real quick