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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,893 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,783 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,579 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,921 |
| County GDP | $4,202M |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Healthcare | 249 |
| Retail | 276 |
| Manufacturing | 82 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,080 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.33% |
| Commute Time | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $117,300 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $129,820 |
| Census Median Rent | $699 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,080 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.33% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,212/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 249 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 543.5/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 181.2/100K |
| Theft | 301.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 60.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,051 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5407°N, 79.1600°W |
| County FIPS | 42063 |
Winner: Republican by 39.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 3,120/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 249 |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Retail Stores | 276 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 21.5 min |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |