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Homestead, FL vs White Plains, NY

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- White Plains spends 164.9% more per student than Homestead.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.7% lower in White Plains than in Homestead. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- White Plains had 19.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Homestead
 Homestead, FLWhite Plains, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$31,362$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,524  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,180$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.93  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9324573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.5%1.5%
Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 7 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 7 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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Reviews for White Plains    8 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The city does a very good job promoting youth sports. They recently upgraded a number of sporting venues including the high school & middle school football fields &  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love living in White Plains there are many activities,reataurants and it's close to New York City.The only draw back to me is the occasional heavy and unpredictable  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a fantastic place to live and I wish I didn't have to move, but now that I'm looking to buy my first home outside my parents house (which was bought for 122,000  More

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