Homer New York Map

About Homer, New York

Homer is a locality in Cortland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,350. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Homer is located at 42.6370°N, 76.1788°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13077.

Homer, a quiet village in Cortland County, unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial history. It lies 21.1 miles north-east of Ithaca, NY (from Ithaca, NY: bearing 50°T), and is situated 2.5 miles north of Cortland. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant cloak of deciduous trees, cradle the village, their slopes often dusted with the first snows of autumn and later softened by a deep winter blanket. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a crisp, clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that seems to cling to everything, imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of enduring stillness. The Tioughnioga River, a serpentine ribbon of cool water, meanders through the periphery of Homer, its gentle flow a constant, murmuring presence, reflecting the wide, often cloud-strewn, New York sky. The economic heart of Homer has long pulsed with the steady rhythm of agriculture, its fertile lands yielding bountiful crops that have sustained generations. Dairy farms, their barns weathered by countless seasons, still dot the surrounding countryside, a visible legacy of the agrarian past that continues to inform the character of the community. This connection to the land is palpable, a quiet pride that underlies the everyday life of Homer's residents. Beyond its agricultural roots, the village has also seen periods of modest industrial activity, though the enduring spirit remains one of self-reliance and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that defines its setting. The preserved historic buildings in the village center, their brick facades holding stories of earlier times, offer a tangible link to the past, a silent testament to the lives and endeavors that have shaped this corner of New York.

About This Homer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Homer, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.637014, -76.178817. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Homer and Cortland County.

Detailed location data for Homer includes the ZIP code (13077), telephone area code (315), county seat of Cortland County (Cortland), and school district assignment (Homer Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Homer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.