Living in Homer, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homer · Census data 2020–2024
Homer has 3,114 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $72,472 (16% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $165,200, the median rent is $1,158/month.
Homer at a glance
- Population
- 3,114
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $72,472State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $165,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,158/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Homer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Homer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homer the median home value is $165,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,158 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,595 a month in housing costs.
Homer median household income
The median household income in Homer is $72,472 and the income per person is $42,900. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Homer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,463
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.10
Homer demographics
- Population
- 3,114
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 1,463
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homer ›
Education in Homer
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Homer have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homer
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Homer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer | 3,114 | $72,472 | $165,200 | $1,158 |
| Cortland | 17,450 | $59,482 | $152,600 | $975 |
| Cortland West | 1,020 | $127,019 | $275,500 | — |
| Munsons Corners | 2,662 | $56,069 | $135,700 | $959 |
| McGraw | 974 | $64,185 | $109,600 | $830 |
| McLean | 410 | $75,962 | — | — |
| Virgil | 220 | $67,813 | $251,800 | — |
| Groton | 1,834 | $60,114 | $156,700 | $832 |
| Dryden | 1,671 | $50,435 | $230,900 | $870 |
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What is the median household income in Homer, NY?
The median household income in Homer is $72,472, 16% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $165,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Homer?
The median gross rent in Homer is $1,158 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Homer, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Homer?
The median age in Homer is 39.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Homer?
The average commute to work in Homer is 22 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homer?
The unemployment rate in Homer is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homer?
42.8% 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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