Living in Homer, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homer · Census data 2020–2024
Homer has 483 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $74,471 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $261,300, the median rent is $800/month.
Homer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Homer at a glance
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,471State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $261,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Homer a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
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 $261,300, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,578 a month in housing costs.
Homer median household income
The median household income in Homer is $74,471 and the income per person is $36,565. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Homer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 272
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.58
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Homer has many vacation and second homes.
Homer demographics
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homer ›
Education in Homer
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Homer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homer
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Homer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer | 483 | $74,471 | $261,300 | $800 |
| Eulalia | 1,051 | $78,375 | $194,300 | $636 |
| Austin | 606 | $43,594 | $89,300 | $900 |
| Sweden Valley | 166 | $52,083 | $207,700 | $963 |
| Coudersport | 2,174 | $51,989 | $130,300 | $937 |
| Summit | 139 | $48,750 | $290,600 | $975 |
| Keating | 241 | $52,500 | $118,800 | — |
| Sweden | 827 | $61,000 | $225,000 | $959 |
| Roulette | 1,077 | $50,667 | $95,100 | $684 |
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What is the median household income in Homer, PA?
The median household income in Homer is $74,471, 4% 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?
The median home value in Homer is $261,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Homer?
The median gross rent in Homer is $800 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Homer, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Homer?
The median age in Homer is 43.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Homer?
The average commute to work in Homer is 37 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homer?
The unemployment rate in Homer is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homer?
26.3% 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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