The Town FilesHomer City, Pennsylvania
Borough in Indiana County · population 1,730 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,400
- Household income
- $65,129
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 43.7
Homer City is a borough of 1,730 people in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $119,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, better for cycling than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, hipper than 95% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Homer City ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homer City is worth $119,400, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $65,129, which is more affordable than 93% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $706 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homer City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $706 | $996 |
| Median household income | $65,129 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Homer City
| People | Homer City | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Homer City
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 45.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer City since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 28, 2002 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 4, 2025.
Severe weather in Indiana County since 1996
Indiana County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4815: Tropical Storm Debby |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| April 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | DR-1898: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Indiana County
Indiana County had 27,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,756 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Homer City itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Homer City
2 public schools with 773 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer-Center JSHS | 7-12 | 405 | 14.5 |
| Homer-Center El Sch | K-6 | 368 | 11.9 |
Towns near Homer City
- Lucerne Mines, PA1.1 mi · 892 people · home $136,600
- Center, PA1.4 mi · 4,391 people · home $163,400
- Black Lick, PA5.2 mi · 1,268 people · home $102,200
- Brush Valley, PA5.3 mi · 1,675 people · home $155,200
- Indiana, PA5.6 mi · 14,044 people · home $135,600
- Black Lick, PA5.8 mi · 1,117 people · home $181,300
- Burrell, PA6.9 mi · 3,491 people · home $124,600
- Chevy Chase Heights, PA6.9 mi · 1,229 people · home $136,800
Homer City questions
Is Homer City, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homer City scores better for retirees than 94% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 19%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Homer City?
The median owner-occupied home in Homer City is valued at $119,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,129, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $706 a month.
What is the weather like in Homer City?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 45.8 inches of snow.
Does Homer City get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 28, 2002. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)