At a Glance
Median Income
$49,271
$23,841 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
Zillow: $191,255
Median Rent
$734/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
22.9% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $49,271 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,841. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homer is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,255. Median rent is $734/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
10.7% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,584
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,271
Per Capita$23,841
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,600
Rent$734
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$191,255
Housing Units720
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation990 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Homer was founded in 1832.
The median home in Homer was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.