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Homer Town, NY

Homer is a town in Cortland County, New York, United States of America. The population was 6,405 at the 2010 census. The name is from the Greek poet Homer. The town of Homer contains a village called Homer. The town is situated on the west border of Cortland County, immediately north of the city of Cortland.

The region was part of the Central New York Military Tract, from which the cash-poor New York government granted land to soldiers of the American Revolution to pay them for their service. "Homer" was the name of one of the townships in the Military Tract, this name being assigned by the state surveyor's office.

The area was settled in 1791. The Town of Homer was established when Onondaga County was formed in 1794. Cortland County was subsequently formed from Onondaga County in 1808. In 1835, the village of Homer set itself off from the town by incorporation. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.7 square miles (131.2 km2), of which 50.2 square miles (130.0 km2) is land and 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), or 0.91%, is water.

The western town line is the border of Cayuga County. Interstate 81, U.S. Route 11, and New York State Route 281 are north-south highways. New York State Route 41 and New York State Route 90 converge on Homer village from the west. New York State Route 41A converges on NY-41 in the northwest quadrant of Homer. New York State Route 13 cuts across the southeast quadrant.

The East Branch and West Branch of the Tioughnioga River flow southward through Homer. Lower and Upper Little York Lakes are fed and drained by the West Branch. All of the town except for its western edge is part of the Susquehanna River watershed. The westernmost part of the town drains west to Fall Creek, part of the Cayuga Lake watershed that ultimately drains north to Lake Ontario.

Health and wellness are paramount in Homer, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Homer Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Vine Health and Fitness and CrossFit Cortland. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Homer, such as the Verona Beach State Park Rail Trail and the Auburn-Fleming Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Homer Town, NY are Suggett Park, Ithaca Falls, and Lime Hollow Nature Center.

ZIP Code: 13077. Elevation: 1,133 ft (345 m). Area Code: 607. Area: 50.68 sq mi (131.26 km2). Population: 6,293 (2020).

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Is Homer Town, NY a good place to live?

Homer is a town in New York with a population of 6,260. Homer is in Cortland County. Living in Homer offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Homer and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Homer are above average.

What is the crime rate in Homer Town, NY?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Homer is safer than 81% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In New York, only on the order of 15% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Homer. If you live in Homer, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 260. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43. Compared to other communities of similar population size, Homer has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. 

What are the demographics of Homer Town, NY?

Homer, NY is home to a population of 3.17k people, of which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.9% of Homer, NY residents were born outside of the country (92 people). In 2022, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.94k people) in Homer, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 177 Asian (non-Hispanic) and 28 Two+ (non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Homer

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center  

Homer Parks and Recreation Department 

Vine Health and Fitness 

CrossFit Cortland

Verona Beach State Park Rail Trail 

Auburn-Fleming Trail

Suggett Park

Ithaca Falls

Lime Hollow Nature Center 

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

DataUSA

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