Living in Homer Glen, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homer Glen · Census data 2020–2024
Homer Glen has 24,529 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $136,678 (64% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $418,800, the median rent is $1,861/month.
Homer Glen at a glance
- Population
- 24,529
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $136,678State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $418,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,861/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 94.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Homer Glen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Homer Glen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homer Glen the median home value is $418,800, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,861 per month, which is 45.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,776 a month in housing costs.
Homer Glen median household income
The median household income in Homer Glen is $136,678 and the income per person is $54,643. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Homer Glen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,403
- Owner-occupied
- 94.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.01
Homer Glen demographics
- Population
- 24,529
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 8,097
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homer Glen ›
Education in Homer Glen
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Homer Glen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homer Glen
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Homer Glen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Glen | 24,529 | $136,678 | $418,800 | $1,861 |
| Lockport Heights | 890 | $78,211 | $192,200 | — |
| Bonnie Brae | 846 | $60,500 | $219,800 | $1,835 |
| Lockport | 26,409 | $111,981 | $316,000 | $1,525 |
| Lemont | 17,820 | $123,370 | $468,800 | $1,209 |
| Orland Park | 57,916 | $98,910 | $367,200 | $1,440 |
| Fairmont | 2,617 | $70,795 | $182,300 | $1,455 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
| Orland Hills | 6,719 | $122,039 | $280,300 | $1,359 |
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What is the median household income in Homer Glen, IL?
The median household income in Homer Glen is $136,678, 64% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Homer Glen?
The median home value in Homer Glen is $418,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Homer Glen?
The median gross rent in Homer Glen is $1,861 per month, about 45.3% of household income.
Is Homer Glen, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Homer Glen?
The median age in Homer Glen is 42.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Homer Glen?
The average commute to work in Homer Glen is 36 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homer Glen?
The unemployment rate in Homer Glen is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homer Glen?
40.2% of adults in Homer Glen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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