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 population of Homer is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 39.11% of adults in Homer have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Homer in 2022 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.
