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Homer Glen, IL
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Living in Homer Glen



Homer Glen is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 24,446 people and six associated neighborhoods, Homer Glen is the 92nd largest community in Illinois.

Homer Glen real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Homer Glen house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Homer Glen has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Homer Glen telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.66% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Homer Glen is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Homer Glen’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Homer Glen, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.30 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The population of Homer Glen is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 37.72% of adults in Homer Glen have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Homer Glen in 2022 was $49,558, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $198,232 for a family of four.

Homer Glen is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Homer Glen home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Homer Glen residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Homer Glen include Polish, Irish, German, Italian, and English.

The most common language spoken in Homer Glen is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Arabic.