City

Homer, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cortland County  ·  New York

👥6,567Population
💰$70,111Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓51.8%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian2.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads51.8% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,240 (27.3%)
Some College553 (12.2%)
Associates385 (8.5%)
Bachelors603 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,748 (38.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 27.3%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad27.3%
Some College12.2%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,111 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,133/mo
Total Housing Units3,245
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
62%
About Homer, NY

Homer is a city in New York, located in Cortland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,567 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Homer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,111 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Homer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,133 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Homer is well-educated. 51.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.62%).

Homer, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Homer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13077 6,567 $70,111 $168,800 $1,133 4.0% 51.8% 78.3%