Living in Homer, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homer · Census data 2020–2024
Homer has 446 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $80,714 (6% higher than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $162,900, the median rent is $677/month.
Homer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Homer at a glance
- Population
- 446
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $80,714State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $162,900State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $677/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Homer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Homer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homer the median home value is $162,900, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,364 a month in housing costs.
Homer median household income
The median household income in Homer is $80,714 and the income per person is $35,354. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Homer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 196
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.40
Homer demographics
- Population
- 446
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homer ›
Education in Homer
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Homer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homer
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Homer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer | 446 | $80,714 | $162,900 | $677 |
| Winnebago | 1,058 | $41,447 | $66,600 | $577 |
| Hubbard | 190 | $58,750 | $185,700 | — |
| Dakota City | 2,675 | $76,806 | $177,800 | $635 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,171 | $123,481 | $298,500 | $1,156 |
| Jackson | 273 | $51,250 | $196,900 | $629 |
| Salix | 402 | $62,500 | $161,400 | $950 |
| South Sioux City | 13,907 | $68,223 | $174,700 | $1,127 |
| Dakota Dunes | 3,936 | $136,125 | $565,600 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Homer, NE?
The median household income in Homer is $80,714, 6% higher than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Homer?
The median home value in Homer is $162,900, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Homer?
The median gross rent in Homer is $677 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Homer, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Nebraska median; home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Homer?
The median age in Homer is 39.5 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Homer?
The average commute to work in Homer is 19 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homer?
The unemployment rate in Homer is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homer?
15.2% of adults in Homer have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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