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Homer Glen

Illinois · 24,873 residents (2025 est.) · 22.207 sq mi
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Homer Glen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,678. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $418,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 64% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,529
Unchangedsince 2023
from 24,516 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,104 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+1%since 2023
from 42.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,873 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
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200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,678
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $128,546 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,643
+6%since 2023
from $51,637 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+1%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $400,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,861
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,737 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
5.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−2%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(21,310)
Black0.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino9%(2,200)
Asian1.5%(364)
Other2.1%(507)
Diversity Score29.5%(7,223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(20,650)
Black1.6%(402)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,272)
Asian1.7%(415)
Other3.2%(790)
Diversity Score35.1%(8,619)
Diversity Score
35
+19%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 35.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Female
51.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Foreign born
12.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer Glen, Illinois?

Homer Glen, Illinois has about 24,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homer Glen, Illinois?

The typical household in Homer Glen, Illinois earns about $136,678 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homer Glen, Illinois expensive?

In Homer Glen, Illinois, the median home is worth about $418,800, and the typical rent is about $1,861 a month.

How educated are people in Homer Glen, Illinois?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Homer Glen, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homer Glen, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Homer Glen, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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