Homer Glen, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
24,516 Population 1,104/sq mi density
$128,546 Median Income $51,637 per capita
$400,000 Home Value $529,748 Zillow
$1,737 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
16 Violent Crime/100K 293 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$128,546 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
16 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Homer Glen, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$128,546
71% above
$51,637 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
42% above
Zillow: $529,748
Median Rent
$1,737/mo
49% above
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
16/100K
96% below
293/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
14% above
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Homer Glen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Homer Glen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
171%
Home Value
142%
Rent
149%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Homer Glen a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Homer Glen residents earn a median household income of $128,546 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,637. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Homer Glen is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $529,748. Median rent is $1,737/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Homer Glen reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 293/100K.

Education

38.5% of adults in Homer Glen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Homer Glen has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population24,516
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,104/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,546
Per Capita$51,637
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165

Housing

A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,737
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$529,748
Housing Units8,299
Rent Burden43.8%

Crime

F
Violent16/100K
Property293/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation767 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Homer Glen was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.