Homer is a village in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Homer had a population of 532.

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ZIP code68030

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Living in Homer

Housing in Homer

$215K▲ 8.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Homer home is worth about $215,000, up 8.2% in a year, 23% below the Nebraska typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Schools in Homer

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School Grade B-

The public schools Homer’s kids attend trail 52% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictHOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLSSchools2

HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 245 students HOMER HIGH SCHOOL CHigh · Grades 7–12 · 205 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Where Homer is

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Nearby towns

Winnebago6 mi Winnebago7 mi Hubbard7 mi Dakota City8 mi Merry9 mi Sergeant Bluff9 mi Jackson10 mi Salix10 mi South Sioux City10 mi Walthill12 mi

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