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Homer, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Vermilion County County
Homer, IL
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 $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,995. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homer is $125,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,831. Median rent is $956/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Homer reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 172/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homer has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.