Jobs & Economy in Homer
Homer's economy runs on a real combination of commercial fishing and marine trades, tourism, retail/health/hospitality employment, and a genuine arts community.
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Learn moreCommercial fishing and marine trades
Homer's Port & Harbor and marine trades sector genuinely anchor the local economy, supporting the real 'Halibut Fishing Capital of the World' identity.
Tourism, retail, and services
Retail, education, health services, and hospitality together comprise over 26% of local employment, per Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District research.
A genuine arts community
Homer's real, distinct arts-community identity contributes directly to its economic diversity alongside fishing and tourism.
Key takeaways
- Homer's fishing and marine trades sector genuinely anchors its economy.
- Retail, education, health, and hospitality together comprise over 26% of local employment.
- Homer's genuine arts community is a real, distinct piece of its economic identity.
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