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Homer, NY
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Homer profile


Living in Homer



Homer is a very small village located in the state of New York. With a population of 3,121 people and three associated neighborhoods, Homer is the 455th largest community in New York. Homer has a large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic villages in the country.

A relatively large number of people in Homer telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.60% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Homer is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Homer’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

The education level of Homer citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 39.11% of adults in Homer have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Homer in 2018 was $39,627, which is middle income relative to New York, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $158,508 for a family of four. However, Homer contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Homer home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Homer residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Homer include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Homer is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Polish.