Homer is a city in Alaska with about 5,750 residents. Homer was founded in 1964 and sits in Kenai Peninsula Borough. The median age is 40 and the median household income is $73,723. Homes carry a median value of $363,700, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.9%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Homer has a population of about 5,750, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Homer?
The median home value in Homer is $363,700, and the median gross rent is $1,230/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Homer safe? What is the crime rate?
Homer Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 215 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Homer face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kenai Peninsula County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, earthquake, winter weather.
How many schools are in Homer?
Homer has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Homer?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Homer. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.