Living in Homer City, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homer City · Census data 2020–2024
Homer City has 1,778 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $65,129 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $119,400, the median rent is $706/month.
Homer City at a glance
- Population
- 1,778
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,129State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $119,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $706/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Homer City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Homer City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homer City the median home value is $119,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
Homer City median household income
The median household income in Homer City is $65,129 and the income per person is $33,578. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Homer City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 829
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.29
Homer City demographics
- Population
- 1,778
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 775
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homer City ›
Education in Homer City
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Homer City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homer City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Homer City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer City | 1,778 | $65,129 | $119,400 | $706 |
| Lucerne Mines | 615 | $70,644 | $136,600 | — |
| Center | 4,364 | $70,236 | $163,400 | $1,004 |
| Graceton | 106 | $38,875 | $89,300 | — |
| Coral | 214 | $58,008 | $74,600 | — |
| Brush Valley | 1,747 | $76,509 | $155,200 | $914 |
| Indiana | 14,212 | $40,857 | $135,600 | $849 |
| Black Lick | 1,144 | $69,485 | $181,300 | $748 |
| Burrell | 3,467 | $50,948 | $124,600 | $594 |
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What is the median household income in Homer City, PA?
The median household income in Homer City is $65,129, 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Homer City?
The median home value in Homer City is $119,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Homer City?
The median gross rent in Homer City is $706 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Homer City, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Homer City?
The median age in Homer City is 43.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Homer City?
The average commute to work in Homer City is 21 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homer City?
The unemployment rate in Homer City is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homer City?
29.8% of adults in Homer City 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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