At a Glance
Median Income
$142,632
$35,475 per capita
Home Value
$85,800
Zillow: $219,205
Violent Crime
81/100K
4,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Homer residents earn a median household income of $142,632 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,475. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homer is $85,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,205. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Homer reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,552/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homer has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population190
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density826/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,632
Per Capita$35,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$764M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,800
Rent
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$219,205
Housing Units100
Rent Burden15.5%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property4,552/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation905 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Homer was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.