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Homer, Alaska is 121 miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska. It is in Kenai Peninsula county. The population of the city is 3,946.
In Homer, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Homer had a median family income of $53,571. The people of Homer can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in the city work from home.
Among Homer political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Homer, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Homer. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Homer than most places in Alaska.
In Homer, 78% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Homer features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Homer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Homer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Homer travel • Homer mortgages and property.
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