Living in Hometown, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hometown · Census data 2020–2024
Hometown has 4,215 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $61,101 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $173,400, the median rent is $678/month.
Hometown at a glance
- Population
- 4,215
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,101State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $173,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $678/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hometown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hometown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hometown the median home value is $173,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $678 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,445 a month in housing costs.
Hometown median household income
The median household income in Hometown is $61,101 and the income per person is $32,820. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hometown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,826
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 2.38
Hometown demographics
- Population
- 4,215
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 1,773
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hometown ›
Education in Hometown
16.4% of adults 25 and older in Hometown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hometown
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Hometown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hometown | 4,215 | $61,101 | $173,400 | $678 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,861 | $83,911 | $281,200 | $1,335 |
| Evergreen Park | 19,420 | $95,719 | $267,500 | $1,420 |
| Burbank | 28,739 | $80,116 | $275,700 | $1,265 |
| Chicago Ridge | 14,099 | $68,964 | $226,900 | $1,304 |
| Bedford Park | 586 | $99,000 | $271,700 | $1,841 |
| Merrionette Park | 2,354 | $56,515 | $173,400 | $1,296 |
| Bridgeview | 16,849 | $66,655 | $236,400 | $1,177 |
| Alsip | 18,583 | $66,585 | $225,000 | $1,140 |
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What is the median household income in Hometown, IL?
The median household income in Hometown is $61,101, 27% lower 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 Hometown?
The median home value in Hometown is $173,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hometown?
The median gross rent in Hometown is $678 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Hometown, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Hometown?
The median age in Hometown is 41.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hometown?
The average commute to work in Hometown is 28 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hometown?
The unemployment rate in Hometown is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hometown?
16.4% of adults in Hometown 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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