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Homer, NE
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Homer, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Homer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Homer residents earn a median household income of $88,125 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,033. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Homer is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,161. Median rent is $683/month, with 15.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Homer reports 156 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,662/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Homer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Homer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.