Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Homer Glen is a small city in Illinois with a population of 24,516. Residents earn $128,546 per year, which is 71% above the national average.
Based on current data, Homer Glen receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Homer Glen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Homer Glen is $128,546, which is significantly higher than the national average — 71% above $75,149. This places Homer Glen among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Homer Glen is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,737 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Homer Glen is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 21 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 686 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Homer Glen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 78.3% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
| 62% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $128,546 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,637 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,924 |
| County GDP | $50,333M |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Healthcare | 1,994 |
| Retail | 1,683 |
| Manufacturing | 594 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 35.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $498,802 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $201 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.9% |
| Inventory | 42 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,737 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Total Violent | 20.6/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 20.6/100K |
| Total Property | 686.3/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 143.8/100K |
| Theft | 526.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 16.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 767 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6052°N, 87.9524°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,104/sq mi |
| Total Area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Retail Stores | 1,683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 35.7 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |