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Homer, GA


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Homer, Georgia

Homer, Georgia is 26 miles N of Athens, Georgia (center to center) and 65 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Banks county. The population of the town is 950.

The People and Families of Homer

In Homer, about 58% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Homer.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Homer had a median family income of $41,667.

Homer Housing

Of the housing in Homer, approximately 61% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Homer, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Homer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Homer Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Homer, GA

Comparing Homer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity94
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women56
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone44
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