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Homer, LA


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Homer, Louisiana

Homer, Louisiana is 43 miles NE of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 217 miles E of Dallas, Texas. It is in Claiborne county. The population of the town is 3,788.

The People and Families of Homer

In Homer, about 42% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Homer.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Homer had a median family income of $28,199. The people of Homer can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town.

Political Inclinations

Among Homer political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $300. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Homer Housing

Of the housing in Homer, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in Louisiana.

Commuting

In Homer, 92% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Homer than most towns its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHomer Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Homer Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Homer College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Homer, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime25

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