At a Glance
Median Income
$59,265
$30,906 per capita
Home Value
$152,000
Zillow: $215,181
Median Rent
$812/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
1,521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
13.2% smoking rate
How Hometown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hometown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hometown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hometown residents earn a median household income of $59,265 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,906. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hometown is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,181. Median rent is $812/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average).
Safety & Crime
Hometown reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,521/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Hometown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hometown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population4,244
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density8,842/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,265
Per Capita$30,906
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$812
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$215,181
Housing Units1,941
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property1,521/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation620 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Hometown was founded in 1953.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.