At a Glance
Median Income
$51,324
$22,925 per capita
Home Value
$78,100
Zillow: $173,683
Median Rent
$775/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.5% smoking rate
How Homeland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homeland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homeland residents earn a median household income of $51,324 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,925. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 193 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homeland is $78,100 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,683. Median rent is $775/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
9.2% of adults in Homeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homeland has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population877
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,324
Per Capita$22,925
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,100
Rent$775
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$173,683
Housing Units376
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,365/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation93 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Homeland was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.