At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$34,278 per capita
Home Value
$283,300
Zillow: $251,767
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.3% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,005/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
5.8% of the population has a disability.