At a Glance
Median Income
$60,893
$31,783 per capita
Home Value
$117,300
Zillow: $147,041
Median Rent
$699/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Homer City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homer City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homer City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homer City residents earn a median household income of $60,893 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,783. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,921 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homer City is $117,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,041. Median rent is $699/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
30.9% of adults in Homer City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,716
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density3,120/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,893
Per Capita$31,783
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$4,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,300
Rent$699
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$147,041
Housing Units835
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,212/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,051 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Homer City was founded in 1854.
The median home in Homer City was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.