Homer, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Homer, Alaska Summary
Life in Homer research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Homer over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Homer:
The population in Homer is 5,531.
The median home value in Homer is $309,500.
The median income in Homer is $63,854.
The cost of living in Homer is 125 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Homer is $1,136.
The unemployment rate in Homer is 8.4%.
The poverty rate in Homer is 12.9%.
Table Of Contents
Homer SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Homer, AK Crime Report
98
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,662.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.46%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Homer / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 98 | 1,662.7 | 3,098.4 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 424.2 | 837.8 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 17.0 | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 271.5 | 578.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 73 | 1,238.5 | 2,260.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 67.9 | 379.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 63 | 1,068.9 | 1,611.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 101.8 | 269.3 | 282.7 |
Homer, AK Cost Of Living
125
Homer's Overall Cost Of Living
Homer's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Homer | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 125 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 127 | 129 | 100 | |
| Health | 147 | 152 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 119 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 119 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 147 | 100 | |
Homer, AK Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Beeblebrox | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Homer in Alaska
Map Of Homer, AK
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Population over time in Homer
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,830 | 4.0% |
| 2020 | 5,607 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 5,510 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 5,418 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 5,324 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 5,229 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 5,150 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 5,050 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 4,987 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 4,969 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Homer
| Race | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 59.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 7.0% | 14.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 8.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 7.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Homer
| Gender | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 47.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Homer for adults over 25
| Education | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Homer, Alaska
| Income | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.1% | 17.6% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 19.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
