Homer, AK

Living in Homer

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Bikeability 58
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Walkability 67
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 32
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Schools 67
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Residents

5.7k Population +740 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate20%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector50%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$282k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$872 Median Monthly Rent +$170 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas4%
Utility gas44%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Homer

United States45
Alaska74
Kenai Peninsula Borough20

Property Crime in Homer

United States48
Alaska68
Kenai Peninsula Borough35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 4 16
Feb 25 3 13
Mar 28 3 10
Apr 36 2 4
May 44 2 0
Jun 51 1 0
Jul 55 2 0
Aug 54 3 0
Sep 48 5 0
Oct 37 4 3
Nov 28 4 10
Dec 25 5 19

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Homer

Inland Flooding10
Blizzard8
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Homer, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Homer, AK

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Cook Inlet Academy
59 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Homer, AK

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Alaska Bible College
157 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Homer, AK

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Airports

Airports near Homer, AK

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Kodiak Airport
136 miles, S
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King Salmon Airport
194 miles, W
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