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About
Life in Homer Glen
Homer Glen is a community of 24,516 people in Illinois. The median household income is $136,678, median rent runs about $1,861 per month, and median home values are around $400,000. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
Homer Glen at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
12.7%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.7% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Homer Glen: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Homer Glen, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (38.8%), and 9.9% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.6%
of households
Married Couples
72.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Homer Glen
In Homer Glen, rent runs 46% above the IL average, and home values are 59% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,017
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
94.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $535,353 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Homer Glen and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Homer Glen is 0.5 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Homer Glen Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute35.8 min avg
How Homer Glen residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Homer Glen, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Homer Glen runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
32.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
288.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Homer Glen Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes Homer Glen, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Will County, county-wide
Homer Glen is about 4% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes Homer Glen, is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Will County, county-wide
Homer Glen is about 4% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Homer Glen has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.9"
Annual Snowfall
33.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.19" |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.71" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 4.11" |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.50" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.36" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.67" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Homer Glen
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Homer Glen's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.5 mi away · New Lenox
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · New Lenox
Palos Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Palos Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Homer Glen
Homer Glen's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Homer Glen (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Homer Glen
Homer Glen has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Homer Glen
Homer Township Public Library District
14320 West 151st Street, Homer Glen
Cities Near Homer Glen
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Homer Glen FAQ
Is Homer Glen, Illinois affordable?⌄
Homer Glen's median rent is $1,861/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $136,678/year. Median home value is $418,800.
Is Homer Glen, Illinois safe?⌄
Homer Glen's violent crime rate was 32 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 289 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Homer Glen, Illinois?⌄
Homer Glen has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Homer Glen, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Homer Glen is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,861/month and median household income is $136,678/year. The median home value is $418,800. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Homer Glen, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Homer Glen is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from