Homer, AK
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Homer, Alaska Summary
Life in Homer research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Homer over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Homer:
The population in Homer is 5,623.
The median home value in Homer is $369,327.
The median income in Homer is $69,757.
The cost of living in Homer is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Homer is $1,180.
The unemployment rate in Homer is 9.0%.
The poverty rate in Homer is 12.7%.
The average high in Homer is 44.6° and the average low is 28.9°.
Homer SnackAbility
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Homer, AK Crime Report
Crime in Homer summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Homer. Key points include:
There were 98 total crimes in Homer in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Homer is 1,662.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Homer is 424.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Homer is 1,238.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Homer is -28.46% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Homer Comparison Table
| 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
Cost of living in Homer summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Homer. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Homer is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Homer is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Homer is $369,327.
The median income in Homer is $69,757.
Homer's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Homer Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Homer | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 125 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 127 | 129 | 100 | |
| Health | 150 | 152 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 119 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 119 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 119 | 147 | 100 | |
Homer, AK Weather
The average high in Homer is 44.6° and the average low is 28.9°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.2 inches of precipitation each year with 80.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Homer |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 44.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 28.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 80.7 |
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Homer Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Homer
The current population in Homer is 5,623. The population has increased 13.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,623 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 5,607 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 5,510 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 5,418 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 5,324 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 5,229 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 5,150 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 5,050 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 4,987 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 4,969 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Homer
Homer is:
78.2% White with 4,397 White residents.
0.2% African American with 13 African American residents.
7.6% American Indian with 427 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 92 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 23 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 331 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 315 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.2% | 58.4% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.2% | 3.0% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 7.6% | 13.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 8.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 7.5% | 18.7% |
Gender in Homer
Homer is 48.8% female with 2,743 female residents.
Homer is 51.2% male with 2,879 male residents.
| Gender | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 51.2% | 52.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Homer for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Homer completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Homer completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Homer completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Homer completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Homer completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Homer completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Homer completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Homer completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Homer completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Homer, Alaska
4.5% of households in Homer earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Homer earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.0% of households in Homer earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Homer earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Homer earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.2% of households in Homer earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Homer earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Homer earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.0% of households in Homer earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.2% of households in Homer earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.0% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.2% | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | 12.3% | 11.4% |
