At a Glance
Median Income
$83,068
$32,992 per capita
Home Value
$264,200
Zillow: $368,296
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
16.8% smoking rate
How Homer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Homer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Homer 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 residents earn a median household income of $83,068 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,992. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 383 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homer is $264,200 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,296. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 20.1% 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 1999.
Education
21.2% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homer has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,628
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,068
Per Capita$32,992
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,200
Rent$1,032
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$368,296
Housing Units643
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation762 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Homer was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.