Homer, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Homer, Alaska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,830
Unemployment
8.7%
Poverty
11.4%
Median Home
$293,700
Median Income
$61,332
Median Rent
$1,124
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
118
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,957.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-16.56%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Homer / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 118 | 1,957.5 | 3,098.4 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 282.0 | 837.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 265.4 | 578.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 101 | 1,675.5 | 2,260.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 11 | 182.5 | 379.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 79 | 1,310.6 | 1,611.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 182.5 | 269.3 | 246.0 |
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 | 127 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 127 | 134 | 100 | |
| Health | 147 | 150 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 121 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 129 | 150 | 100 | |
Homer, AK Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Beeblebrox | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Beeblebrox | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Homer in Alaska
Map Of Homer, AK
Best Places Around Homer
1
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2
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3
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Population 2,034
4
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5
Kachemak, AK
Population 545
Population over time in Homer
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,830 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 5,607 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 5,510 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 5,418 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 5,324 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 5,229 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 5,150 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 5,050 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 4,987 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 4,969 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Homer
| Race | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.6% | 59.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 5.9% | 14.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 7.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Homer
| Gender | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 47.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.2% | 49.2% |
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% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Homer, Alaska
| Income | Homer | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 6.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 6.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 10.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.1% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
