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Homer, NY

Homer, NY.

Population: 6,405 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Homer, NY is $234,719 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 56 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,719

Typical home value

+6.8%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$234,719
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+79.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$234,719
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$230,000
Median list price
$274,950
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-14.5%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+3.9%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$934/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,171/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,473/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,957/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.6 : 1
Schools include
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HOMER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, HOMER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HOMER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rosen Brothers Scrap Yard/Dump (9.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.1 in
Annual snowfall
62.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,747
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,074

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Walter's Field (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ONEIDA HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-111 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
64.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,464
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,429
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
37

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HomerState medianUS median
Typical home value$234,719$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$230,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market56 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,464$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Homer, NY?
$234,719.
What is the median sale price in Homer, NY?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Homer, NY?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Homer, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,171/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Homer, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Homer, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Homer, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Homer, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Homer, NY?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Homer, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Homer, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Homer

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