At a Glance
Median Income
$128,546
$51,637 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
Zillow: $498,802
Median Rent
$1,737/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $498,802. 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 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 504/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population24,516
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,104/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,546
Per Capita$51,637
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,737
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$498,802
Housing Units8,299
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent24/100K
Property504/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.