The Town FilesHomer Glen, Illinois
Village in Will County · population 24,543 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $418,800
- Household income
- $136,678
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 42.6
Homer Glen is a village of 24,543 people in Will County, Illinois. The median home is worth $418,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 97% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 85% of Illinois towns.
How Homer Glen ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Homer Glen is worth $418,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $136,678, which is more affordable than 19% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,861 a month. 94.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Homer Glen | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $418,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,861 | $960 |
| Median household income | $136,678 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 94.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Homer Glen
| People | Homer Glen | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 35.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 90.4% |
Weather in Homer Glen
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 41.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer Glen since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on August 28, 1990 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 29. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 67 deaths and 1,019 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 134 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in Will County since 1996
Will County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Will County
Will County had 263,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,570 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Homer Glen itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Homer Glen
7 public schools with 3,900 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Middle School | 5-6 | 868 | 14.2 |
| Homer Jr High School | 7-8 | 796 | 13.3 |
| Luther J Schilling School | 2-4 | 604 | 14.0 |
| William E Young School | PK-1 | 467 | 14.6 |
| Oak Prairie Jr High School | 6-8 | 457 | 10.2 |
| Goodings Grove School | PK-1 | 395 | 13.6 |
| Reed Elem School | 2-3 | 313 | 10.1 |
Towns near Homer Glen
- Lockport, IL4.1 mi · 26,094 people · home $316,000
- Lemont, IL4.6 mi · 17,629 people · home $468,800
- Orland Park, IL4.8 mi · 58,703 people · home $367,200
- Orland Hills, IL5.8 mi · 6,893 people · home $280,300
- Mokena, IL6.5 mi · 19,887 people · home $401,400
- New Lenox, IL6.6 mi · 27,214 people · home $399,900
- Ridgewood, IL6.8 mi · 2,956 people · home $161,300
- Ingalls Park, IL7.2 mi · 3,460 people · home $157,800
Homer Glen questions
Is Homer Glen, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Homer Glen scores better for retirees than 55% of Illinois towns and quieter than 40%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Homer Glen?
The median owner-occupied home in Homer Glen is valued at $418,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $136,678, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,861 a month.
What is the weather like in Homer Glen?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.2 inches of snow.
Does Homer Glen get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Homer Glen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on August 28, 1990. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)