Homer, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,110 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,675 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$793 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$863 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
1
Cortland Urban Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
3
Cortland Urban Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 22
Feb 2 17 24
Mar 3 15 32
Apr 3 4 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 1 48
Nov 3 8 38
Dec 3 17 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 131, NY
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Schools

Homer Intermediate School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Homer Junior High School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Homer Senior High School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

SUNY Cortland
3 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Cornell University
20 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
22 miles, W • 2.3 star
Crouse Hospital
28 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
17 miles, W • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
49 miles, W • 1 star
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