Moving to Homer: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Homer means joining a real, distinctive fishing-and-arts community at the end of the Sterling Highway on the southern Kenai Peninsula.
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Learn moreThe real Halibut Fishing Capital of the World
Homer is genuinely, currently marketed under this title, anchored by the real Homer Spit and its small-boat harbor of more than 700 year-round vessels.
One of Alaska's safest cities
The City of Homer's own official citations named Homer the 2nd safest city in Alaska two years running, with a cited violent crime rate of just 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
A genuine arts community
Homer carries a real, well-documented arts-community identity alongside its fishing economy -- a distinct piece of local character.
Key takeaways
- Homer is genuinely marketed as the real Halibut Fishing Capital of the World.
- Homer was named Alaska's 2nd safest city two years running per the City of Homer's own citations.
- Homer's economy and identity combine fishing, tourism, and a genuine, distinct arts community.
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