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Homer Glen

Illinois · 24,220 residents · 22.207 sq mi
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Homer Glen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,797. Population has declined 6% since 2009. Median home value is $356,000. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,220
−6%since 2009
from 25,654 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,091 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 1,155 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+12%since 2009
from 38.2 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,797
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $97,013 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,418
+2%since 2009
from $34,588 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $350,900 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,738
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,745 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.1% in 2009
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+1%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(23,810)
Black0.8%(214)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,036)
Asian1.9%(491)
Other0.4%(103)
Diversity Score17.1%(4,378)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(22,215)
Black0.6%(134)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,189)
Asian1.7%(422)
Other0.8%(186)
Diversity Score18.8%(4,564)
Diversity Score
19
+10%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer Glen, Illinois?

Homer Glen, Illinois has about 24,220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Homer Glen, Illinois earns about $97,797 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 $356,000, and the typical rent is about $1,738 a month.

How educated are people in Homer Glen, Illinois?

About 37.1% 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 3.4% of people in Homer Glen, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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