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Homer, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
3,110
Population
1,611/sq mi density
$71,675
Median Income
$41,128 per capita
$160,500
Home Value
$194,617 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
805
Violent Crime/100K
3,982 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,675 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,500 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
805 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Homer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 117.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,136 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6372°N, 76.1854°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cortland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in |
Homer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").