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Homer, NY
Village in Cortland County, New York.
Population
3,114
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,617
ZIP codes
0
Homer and its ZIP codes
Homer at a glance
- Homer is about 3.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,472, 16% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,200 (61% below New York) and median rent is $1,158 a month.
Local data for Homer, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Homer, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,472
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$165,200
Median rent
$1,158/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (763), Italian Americans (503), Irish Americans (418).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cortland County. PPP loans are for Homer.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,509
17,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,477
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $5,539 per person
How people get to work
Homer, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Homer, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 11°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Homer, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
Cities near Homer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CortlandCity | 2.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Cortland WestCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Munsons CornersCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.2 |
| McGrawVillage | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Blodgett MillsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| McLeanCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| VirgilCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| GrotonVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.7 |
| DrydenVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| FreevilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| TullyVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MoraviaVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| MarathonVillage | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| FabiusVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| DeRuyterVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| South LansingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homer, NY in?
- Homer is in Cortland County, New York.
- What is the population of Homer, NY?
- About 3,114 people live in Homer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homer?
- Nearby places include Cortland (2.4 mi), Cortland West (3.5 mi), Munsons Corners (4.3 mi), McGraw (5.2 mi), Blodgett Mills (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023