Homer, IN

Indiana

Homer is a small town in Indiana with a population of 190. Residents earn $142,632 per year, which is 90% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
190 Population 826/sq mi density
$142,632 Median Income $35,475 per capita
$85,800 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$142,632 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,800 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $142,632
90% higher than US avg
Home Value $85,800
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

How Homer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population190
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density826/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,632
Per Capita$35,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$764M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units100
Rent Burden15.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation905 ft (276 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries2

Is Homer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Homer receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Homer stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Homer is $142,632, which is significantly higher than the national average — 90% above $75,149. This places Homer among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Homer is $85,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Homer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Homer has a population of 190 with a density of 826 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

190
Total Population
826
People / sq mi
33.4yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Homer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.9%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.1%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Homer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Homer is $142,632, which is 90% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Homer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$142,632
90% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,475
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$63,700

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg
Establishments (County)430
County GDP$764M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare34
Retail52
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,075
41% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Homer is $85,800, 70% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,800
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.1%
Housing Units100
Median Year Built1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,075
41% below US avg
Effective Rate2.42%
Homer has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall14.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density826/sq mi
Coordinates39.5784°N, 85.5774°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18139
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.9%
D 21.9%

Winner: Republican by 54 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+90.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density826/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities34
Restaurants27
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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