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Homer Glen

Illinois · 24,543 residents · 22.207 sq mi
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Homer Glen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $337,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,543
Unchangedsince 2019
from 24,592 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+2%since 2019
from 43.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
24K25K25K25K26K200920202024Homer Glen
202425K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,783
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,818 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,934
−2%since 2019
from $43,666 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $330,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,190
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,567 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
5.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(21,922)
Black0.6%(159)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,733)
Asian2.1%(527)
Other1%(251)
Diversity Score25%(6,141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(21,750)
Black0.8%(198)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,570)
Asian1.7%(406)
Other1.7%(426)
Diversity Score24.7%(6,055)
Diversity Score
25
−1%since 2019
from 25 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+1%since 2019
from 35.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Female
50.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Foreign born
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homer Glen, Illinois?

Homer Glen, Illinois has about 24,543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Homer Glen, Illinois earns about $108,783 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 $337,400, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in Homer Glen, Illinois?

About 38.4% 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 3.3% of people in Homer Glen, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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