Sign In Register

Homer, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Trempealeau County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
189 Population 159/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $34,278 per capita
$283,300 Home Value $251,767 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 261 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$283,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Homer, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,250
8% above
$34,278 per capita
Home Value
$283,300
0% below
Zillow: $251,767
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
47% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
258 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)

Income
108%
Home Value
100%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
24%
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 $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,278. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 835 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Homer is $283,300 , 0% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,767. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Homer reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 261/100K.

Education

49.5% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Homer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$34,278
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,889M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$283,300
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$251,767
Housing Units59
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property261/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,005/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,206 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+29.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Homer was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.