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Homer, New York

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Population in 2022: 3,121 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 
Males: 1,418  (45.5%)
Females: 1,703  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

51.1 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 13077.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,424 (it was $39,310 in 2000)
Homer:

$64,424
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,835 (it was $20,918 in 2000)

Homer village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $158,242 (it was $79,500 in 2000)
Homer:

$158,242
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $188,917; detached houses: $187,917; townhouses or other attached units: $146,406; in 2-unit structures: $635,934; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $122,178; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $371,569; mobile homes: $103,239

Median gross rent in 2022: $915.

March 2022 cost of living index in Homer: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.4%

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  • Races in Homer, NY (2022)
    • 2,84191.1%White alone
    • 1795.7%Asian alone
    • 331.1%Two or more races
    • 170.5%Hispanic
    • 120.4%Other race alone

Races in Homer detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Homer, New York as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Homer is 292 to 1.


Crime rates in Homer by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(31.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(31.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(30.4)		1
(30.2)		1
(30.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(30.9)		0
(0.0)		3
(94.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(32.3)		0
(0.0)		1
(32.7)		1
(32.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		6
(185.6)		8
(243.1)		6
(181.5)		8
(241.6)		3
(91.7)		14
(432.1)		5
(155.9)		9
(284.5)		1
(32.1)		3
(96.6)		0
(0.0)		1
(32.5)		6
(196.1)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		59
(1,825)		51
(1,550)		32
(967.9)		18
(543.6)		29
(886.9)		41
(1,265)		12
(374.2)		14
(442.6)		7
(224.4)		2
(64.4)		2
(64.5)		0
(0.0)		15
(490.2)		6
(191.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(60.4)		1
(30.6)		2
(61.7)		1
(31.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(32.7)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index86.085.157.549.544.392.028.4145.111.29.39.02.342.514.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Homer, NY

Crime rate in Homer detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 6 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
New York average:

3.28
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Ancestries: English (29.7%), American (13.1%), German (8.9%), Irish (8.8%), Italian (3.5%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1835

Elevation: 1133 feet

Land area: 1.67 square miles.

Population density: 1,870 people per square mile   (low).

Homer, New York map

90 residents are foreign born (2.3% Asia).

This village:

2.9%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,261 (3.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,710 (3.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Syracuse, NY (28.3 miles , pop. 147,306).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (81.0 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (172.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Cortland, NY (1.6 miles ),
Cortlandville, NY (1.9 miles ),
Cortland West, NY (1.9 miles ),
Munsons Corners, NY (2.0 miles ),
McGraw, NY (2.4 miles ),
Blodgett Mills, NY (2.4 miles ),
Summerhill, NY (2.5 miles ),
Scott, NY (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.64 N, Longitude: 76.18 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Homer, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Homer, NY in 2022
Homer satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $330,000
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $223,300
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $182,500
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $425,000
  • 2018: 7 buildings, average cost: $220,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $192,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $148,200
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $156,300
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $183,400
  • 2012: 10 buildings, average cost: $130,200
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $133,900
  • 2010: 32 buildings, average cost: $126,400
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $245,000
  • 2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2007: 12 buildings, average cost: $162,300
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $139,200
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $139,200
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $140,700
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,000
  • 2000: 12 buildings, average cost: $95,900
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $95,700
  • 1998: 12 buildings, average cost: $68,200
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $72,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Homer, NY residents
Average permit cost in Homer, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Homer, NY
Historical housing units in Homer, NY
Most common industries in Homer, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.6%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (15.6%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.4%)
  • Educational services (17.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Homer, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Computer specialists (3.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.0%)

Average climate in Homer, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2011 was 52.6. This is better than average.

City:

52.6
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 0.547. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.547
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 30.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Homer-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 38.9 miles away from the Homer village center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 39.3 miles away from the village center injured 12 people and caused $3 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Homer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 129.9 miles away from Homer center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 179.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 177.8 miles away from Homer center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 339.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 230.4 miles away from Homer center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 159.8 miles away from Homer center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cortland County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Homer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Homer:

  • CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CARING COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF CORTLAND (Hospital, about 3 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CORTLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CORTLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • ST. JOSEPH'S - CORTLAND (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • CROWN CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; CORTLAND, NY)
  • GROTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CTR R C F (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; GROTON, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Homer:

  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 4 miles; Cortland, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,838)
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 11 miles; Dryden, NY; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • Cornell University (about 21 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Ithaca College (about 22 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • Onondaga Community College (about 26 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 8,920)
  • SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (about 28 miles; Syracuse, NY; FT enrollment: 2,044)
  • Cayuga County Community College (about 28 miles; Auburn, NY; FT enrollment: 3,141)

Public high school in Homer:

Public elementary/middle schools in Homer:

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Library in Homer:

  • PHILLIPS FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $423,858; Location: 37 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 19,851 books; 745 audio materials; 556 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 12 other licensed databases; 30 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Homer: Homer Town Hall (A), Phillips Free Library (B), Elizabeth Brewster House (C), Greenbriar Home for Adults (D), Homer Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Homer include: Saint Margaret's Roman Catholic Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Calvary Episcopal Church (C), First Congregational Church (D), First Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Factory Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Homer: Homer Green (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Andrew Dickson White - Politician, Arthur C. Sidman - Caudevill performer and playwright, Milo Goodrich - Politician.

Cortland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Homer and their reported violations in the past:

MOUNTAIN VIEW RESTAURANT (Address: 1277 Long Road , Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 11 routine major monitoring violations
  • 9 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.3%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
36 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
12 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
69 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

Banks with branches in Homer (2011 data):

  • KeyBank National Association: Homer Branch at 25 South Main Street, branch established on 1884/01/01. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Homer Branch at 12 South Main Street, branch established on 1988/03/07. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Homer:

Marital status in Homer, NY
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 55.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in Homer:

  • High school or higher: 94.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
New York average:

13.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Homer
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Homer, NY (based on Cortland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,3785
Mainline Protestant4,75625
Evangelical Protestant2,29129
Other4836
None35,428-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
This county:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

3.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 45
This county:

9.29 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Cortland County:

24.5%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cortland County:

11.7%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Homer:

63.5%
State:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Homer:

67.3%
State:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Homer:

26.8
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.1%
New York:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.0%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Homer:

34.9%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

68.9%
New York:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

84.8%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Homer, NY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 7$43,765$75,0260$0
Police Protection - Officers 5$21,144$50,74611$27,435
Streets and Highways 5$23,452$56,2850$0
Water Supply 3$7,005$28,0200$0
Other Government Administration 1$1,250$15,0000$0
Police - Other 1$2,958$35,4964$3,248
Other and Unallocable 1$8,856$106,2720$0
Fire - Other 0$0 1$1,435
Totals for Government 23$108,431$56,57316$32,118

Homer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $190,000 ($60.88)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $477,000 ($152.84)
    Sewerage: $475,000 ($152.19)
    Police Protection: $467,000 ($149.63)
    General - Other: $460,000 ($147.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $201,000 ($64.40)
    Water Utilities: $187,000 ($59.92)
    Financial Administration: $139,000 ($44.54)
    Parks and Recreation: $134,000 ($42.93)
    Local Fire Protection: $113,000 ($36.21)
    Housing and Community Development: $93,000 ($29.80)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $92,000 ($29.48)
    General Public Buildings: $55,000 ($17.62)
    Central Staff Services: $53,000 ($16.98)
    Libraries: $27,000 ($8.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $23,000 ($7.37)
    Health - Other: $10,000 ($3.20)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $62,000 ($19.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $160,000 ($51.27)
    Police Protection: $49,000 ($15.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($3.52)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $10,000 ($3.20)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,151,000 ($368.79)

Homer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $505,000 ($161.81)
    Other: $108,000 ($34.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $68,000 ($21.79)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $54,000 ($17.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($0.32)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $87,000 ($27.88)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $634,000 ($203.14)
    Other: $247,000 ($79.14)
    Sewerage: $42,000 ($13.46)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $116,000 ($37.17)
    General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($7.37)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($4.49)
    Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($1.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $272,000 ($87.15)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $84,000 ($26.91)
    General Local Government Support: $33,000 ($10.57)
  • Tax - Property: $1,311,000 ($420.06)
    Public Utilities Sales: $122,000 ($39.09)
    Other License: $33,000 ($10.57)
    Amusements License: $1,000 ($0.32)

Homer government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $811,000 ($259.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $697,000 ($223.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $113,000 ($36.21)

Homer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,990,000 ($1278.44)

Businesses in Homer, NY

  • FedEx: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Homer:

  • WKRT (920 AM; 1 kW; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSYR (570 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHEN (620 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WNSS (1260 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WINR (680 AM; 5 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WNBF (1290 AM; 9 kW; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSIV (1540 AM; 2 kW; E. SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CRAM COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • WDCW (1390 AM; 5 kW; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Homer:

  • WXHC (101.5 FM; HOMER, NY; Owner: EVES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIII (99.9 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W251AK (98.1 FM; NEDROW, NY; Owner: PATHWAY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMHR (102.9 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCNY-FM (91.3 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: THE PUB. B/C COUNC. OF CEN. NY, INC.)
  • WYYY (94.5 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNTQ (93.1 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHWK (98.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSUC-FM (90.5 FM; CORTLAND, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WWDG (105.1 FM; DERUYTER, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W278AH (103.5 FM; SYRACUSE, JAMESVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES, INC.)
  • WWHT (107.9 FM; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAAL (99.1 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSKG-FM (89.3 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB.TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WMXW (103.3 FM; VESTAL, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSQX-FM (91.5 FM; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CNCL.)
  • WBKT (95.3 FM; NORWICH, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Homer:

  • WSYT (Channel 68; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WCNY-TV (Channel 24; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL OF CENTRAL NEW YORK)
  • WSTM-TV (Channel 3; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WSTM LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WIXT-TV (Channel 9; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: CENTRAL NY NEWS, INC.)
  • WNYS-TV (Channel 43; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RKM MEDIA, INC.)
  • WTVH (Channel 5; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: WTVH LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSPX-TV (Channel 56; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: PAXSON SYRACUSE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WSKG-TV (Channel 46; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WICZ-TV (Channel 40; BINGHAMTON, NY; Owner: STAINLESS BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • W51BA (Channel 51; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W16AX (Channel 16; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WTVU-LP (Channel 22; SYRACUSE, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WMBO-LP (Channel 60; SYRACUSE, ETC., NY; Owner: METRO TV, INC.)
Homer fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Homer fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 279ft / 85.3mTotal length
  • $38,065,000Total costs
  • 164,134Total average daily traffic
  • 20,136Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Homer, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 2Before 1900
  • 41940-1949
  • 181960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Homer, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Homer)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 45 S Main St (Lat: 42.635083 Lon: -76.178528), Call Sign: KDJ454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.0800 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2005, Expiration Date: 11/27/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2015, Registrant: Cortland County Department Of Emergency Response & Communications, 54 Greenbush Street, Cortland, NY 13045, Phone: (607) 753-5064, Fax: (607) 756-8457, Email:

  • Spafford Fire Station (Lat: 42.803667 Lon: -76.264083), Call Sign: KZV242,
    Assigned Frequencies: 46.0800 MHz, 46.1400 MHz, 46.4600 MHz, Grant Date: 11/10/2020, Expiration Date: 01/02/2031, Registrant: Dept Of Emergency Communications, 3911 Central Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13215, Phone: (315) 435-7911, Fax: (315) 435-8620, Email:

  • 75 Copeland Ave (Lat: 42.629250 Lon: -76.189917), Call Sign: WFE952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.925 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/2013, Expiration Date: 10/31/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2024, Registrant: Emergency Response, 54 Greenbush Street, Cortland, NY 13045, Phone: (607) 753-5064, Fax: (607) 756-8457, Email:

  • Corl Hill Rd (Lat: 42.666167 Lon: -76.142694), Structure height: 52 m, Call Sign: KGB336,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.7200 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/2021, Expiration Date: 11/18/2031, Certifier: Peter J Pikna, Registrant: Crenshaw Communications Consulting LLC., Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station, TX 77842, Phone: (832) 617-0217, Email:

  • Corl Hill Rd (Lat: 42.666167 Lon: -76.142694), Structure height: 52 m, Call Sign: WPBG588,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.8600 MHz, Grant Date: 10/26/2022, Expiration Date: 12/16/2032, Certifier: Peter J Pikna, Registrant: Crenshaw Communications Consulting, LLC., Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station, TX 77842, Phone: (832) 617-0217, Email:

  • SP HOMER, Nysp Station, 2 Technology Place (Lat: 42.628889 Lon: -76.192222), Type: Building, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPVR381,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.695 MHz, 155.370 MHz, 155.475 MHz, 155.655 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2022, Expiration Date: 08/05/2032, Certifier: Carl W Carlton Jr, Registrant: New York State Police, 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 22, Albany, NY 12226-2252, Phone: (518) 457-9466, Fax: (518) 457-5676, Email:

  • Lat: 42.634694 Lon: -76.177667, Call Sign: WQWE458,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.462 MHz, 462.425 MHz, 463.637 MHz, 464.975 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2015, Expiration Date: 07/30/2025, Certifier: Michael Kilmer, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46032, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Homer)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • CRANDALL ROY P, 5035 Us Route 11, Homer, NY 13077
    Certificate: D002934 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 06/14/2010, Expiration Date: 06/13/2011

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH B95 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A1A (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9911R, N9911R, N-9911R, Serial Number: TD-390, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 04/04/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Robert J Jr Matijas, 312 Grinnell Rd, Homer, NY 13077

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 37. The highest number of reported fires - 61 took place in 2016, and the least - 7 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Homer, NY When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (46.4%), and Outside Fires (26.9%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Homer, NY
    • 29046.4%Structure Fires
    • 16826.9%Outside Fires
    • 13221.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 355.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Homer, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Homer, NY
  • 89.3%Utility gas
  • 5.1%Electricity
  • 5.1%Wood
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Homer, NY
  • 83.3%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Electricity


Homer compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
There are 7 pilots and 5 other airmen in this city.
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  • Bradley F. Adams (4)
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  • Manish Jain (4)
  • James C.m. Hayes (2)
  • Stephen Mcmahon (2)
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