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Homer, MI


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Homer, Michigan

Homer, Michigan is 22 miles SE of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 72 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Calhoun county. The village is part of the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area. The population of Homer is 1,851.

The People and Families of Homer

In Homer, about 51% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Homer.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Homer had a median family income of $41,125.

Political Inclinations

Among Homer political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Homer Housing

Of the housing in Homer, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the village are lower than most places in Michigan.

Commuting

In Homer, 89% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Homer than most villages its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Homer Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Homer, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built34
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