Homer, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
1,584 Population
$49,271 Median Income
$119,600 Home Value
$734 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
30.0 yrs Median Age
10.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.9
Education

People

Population1,584
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93.7%

Economy

3.3/5
Median Income$49,271
Per Capita Income$23,841
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty Rate11.1%
County GDP$9,061M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$119,600
Zillow Value$176,165
Median Rent$734
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Depression31.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul23° / 71°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow43 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)14

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Work From Home2.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Homer Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$49,271
Home Value$119,600
Median Rent$734
Poverty Rate11.1%
Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
Unemployment4.4%
Avg Temperature48.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,584
Population Density1,131 per sq mi
Median Age30.0 years
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.7% Black 1.3% Hispanic 2.2% Other 2.8%
White93.7%
Black or African American1.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.8%

Language

English Only98.7%
Spanish Speakers1.3%
English 98.7% Spanish 1.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.2%
Health Insurance94.0%

Income

34% below avg
Median Household Income$49,271
Per Capita Income$23,841
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,195
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$64,973

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Poverty Rate11.1%
Total Establishments (County)3,104
County GDP$9,061M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation259
Healthcare Facilities404
Retail Stores484
Manufacturing251
Total Establishments3,104

Industry Mix

Restaurants 259 Healthcare 404 Retail 484 Manufacturing 251

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$64,973
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,416

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.9 min
Work From Home2.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

58% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$119,600
Zillow Home Value Index$176,165

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$290,000
Price Per Sq Ft$71
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio90.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory1

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.7%

Rental Costs

37% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$734

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedroom$1,113
3 Bedroom$1,419
4 Bedroom$1,588

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,416
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.53%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure36.2%
Asthma12.8%
COPD10.8%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity31.5%
Depression31.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.0%
Regular Checkup76.1%
Premature Death Rate9,855 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access74.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)404
Restaurants (County)259

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)28

Temperature

23°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average48.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.1 in
Annual Snowfall42.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,131 per sq mi
Latitude42.1464°
Longitude-84.8097°
County FIPS26075

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 38.6%

Republican +21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
High School+92.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,131 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)14

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)28

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