Homer Glen, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Homer Glen, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Homer Glen | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,259 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1135.3 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.06% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.1 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,329 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Homer Glen declined by 3.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 25,259 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Homer Glen is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.4% of residents. That is 2.0 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,833 19.1% -2.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,777 18.9% -3.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,660 22.4% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,674 18.5% +1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Homer Glen and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 49.1% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Homer Glen has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Homer Glen | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,470 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.79% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Homer Glen is about 59% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Homer Glen | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $701,122 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,906 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 94.6% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Homer Glen is about 30.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,906 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Homer Glen spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 269 hours, about 11.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Homer Glen | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.3 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.6 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 269 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,348 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,225 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,836 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Homer Glen is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Homer Glen has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Homer Glen | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Homer Glen has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Homer Glen | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.3% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Homer Glen, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Homer Glen, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Glen, IL | 25,259 | $133,470 #1/2 | $701,122 #1/2 | 32.3 min #2/2 |
| Lockport, IL | 20,214 | $108,449 | $224,680 | 31.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Homer Glen, Illinois.
How many people live in Homer Glen, Illinois?
About 25,259 people live in Homer Glen, Illinois, in 8,329 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 43.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Homer Glen, Illinois urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Homer Glen, Illinois has 1,135 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 13 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Homer Glen, Illinois?
The median home costs 5.3 times the median household income ($701,122 against $133,470), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,906 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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