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Homer, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Banks County County
Homer, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Homer a Good Place to Live?
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 0.6% (83% 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 $373,582. 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.
Safety & Crime
Homer reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 763/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.