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Homer
City in Alaska, United States
Overview
Homer, Alaska is a charming coastal town famous for its breathtaking scenery, rich artistic culture, and lively marine life. Known as the 'Halibut Fishing Capital of the World,' it provides a mix of adventure, relaxation, and small-town hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alaska
Population
5,522
Time Zone
America/Anchorage
Coordinates
59.64°, -151.55°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,925
Local Cost
$1,790
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
3.0°C
Summer Avg
10.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.2°C
Record High
24.7°C
Record Low
-20.1°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1626 mm
Internet Speed
262 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
6
Parks
7
Transport
53
Walk Score
53
Footways
105.0
Airport
HOM
Distance
3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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