Homer City, PA

Pennsylvania

Homer City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,716. Residents earn $60,893 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,716 Population 3,120/sq mi density
$60,893 Median Income $31,783 per capita
$117,300 Home Value $129,820 Zillow
$699 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,893 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $699/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,893
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,300
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $699
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Homer City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,716
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density3,120/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,893
Per Capita$31,783
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$4,202M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$699
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$129,820

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property543/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary181/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation1,051 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Libraries3

Is Homer City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Homer City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Homer City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Homer City is $60,893, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Homer City is $117,300, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $699 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Homer City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 543 per 100,000, 72% below the national average.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Homer City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches, including 45.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Homer City has a population of 1,716 with a density of 3,120 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).

Population

1,716
Total Population
3,120
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Homer City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Homer City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Homer City is $60,893, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Homer City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,893
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,783
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
IRS Avg AGI$61,579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,921
County GDP$4,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants166
Healthcare249
Retail276
Manufacturing82

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,080
45% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Homer City is $117,300, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $699 (40% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $129,820.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,300
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$129,820

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$699
40% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,080
45% above US avg
Effective Rate4.33%

Health Metrics: Homer City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Premature Death10,212/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities249
Homer City has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 543 per 100,000 (72% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Homer City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property543.5/100K
72% below US avg
Burglary181.2/100K
Theft301.9/100K
Vehicle Theft60.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Homer City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall45.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,051 ft (320 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density3,120/sq mi
Coordinates40.5407°N, 79.1600°W
County FIPS42063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.2%
D 30.1%

Winner: Republican by 39.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density3,120/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities249
Restaurants166
Retail Stores276

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Work from Home7.7%

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