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A southwest Chicago suburb with a semi-rural twist
In Homer Glen, subdivisions and big-box stores coexist with forests and family farms. Located between Orland Park, New Lenox and Lemont, this southwest suburb of Chicago was incorporated as a village in 2001. “It is pretty similar to the surrounding suburbs in the area, but there are bigger lots, you get more privacy and there’s definitely more nature,” says Dorothy Jarog, a real estate broker with Compass who helps homebuyers and sellers in Homer Glen. “The biggest thing that makes the Homer Glen community distinguishable are its parks, trails and forest preserves. There are quite a bit of golf courses for the golfers out here as well.”
Homes in Homer Glen feature big lots next to parks and greenspace.
Homer Glen is a young Chicagoland suburb that’s keeping its semi-rural twist.
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Established homes on large or wooded lots
Homer Glen’s median home price is around $500,000, higher than the national median and Orland Park, but lower than Lemont. Despite the village’s young age, most homes are established. “There's a lot of existing homes that have been renovated, and just maybe a handful of new developments,” Jarog says. Most hail from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Trim, wooded lawns follow curving streets with clean sidewalks in many subdivisions, while secluded options can sit on over an acre. Some homes back up to community ponds, farms and houses of worship. Empty lots are also for sale, with large, agricultural-zoned swaths available in South Homer Glen.
Homes in Homer Glen keep well maintained lawns.
Homer Glen features traditional style homes that blend with modern amenities.
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Indoor and outdoor recreation in Homer Glen
Old-growth trees shroud over 441 acres at Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, across campsites and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Old Oak Country Club, opened in 1926, is one of the oldest golf courses in the Chicago area, and greenways are a common sight in surrounding suburbs as well. Many Homer Glen subdivisions include playgrounds within walking distance, while Heritage Park and the neighboring sports complex accommodate games of pickleball and baseball. The MegaPlex Sports Center takes the game indoors when temperatures dip below freezing in the winter.
A resident jogs at the Messenger Woods Nature Preserve in Homer Glen, IL.
Old Oak Country Club is one of Illinois' original 18-hole golf courses.
A unique feature of Heritage Park is the advanced obstacle course.
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School districts serving Homer Glen students
Most kids in kindergarten through eighth grade fall into either Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C or Will County School District No. 92, which score a B-minus and a B-plus from Niche, respectively. All public school students in Homer Township are zoned for Lockport Township High School, attending classes between the first-year Central Campus and East Campus for 10th through 12 grades. Niche gives the high school an A rating. Joliet Junior College offers dual enrollment at two nearby campuses.
Goodings Grove School is an above average public school in Homer Glen, serving grades 1-4.
Homer Junior High School is a highly rated public school located in Homer Glen.
Educational opportunities abound at Lockport Township High School East.
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Shopping and dining in Homer Glen, Orland Park and Lemont
Save for family-owned roadside stops like Homer Honey Farm, commerce is concentrated on Bell Road, 143rd Street and 159th Street. “There's regular grocery stores here so you don’t have to go outside the town limits,” Jorag says. “Orland is the closest for mall shopping. And Homer doesn’t have a downtown area, so for walkable restaurants, boutiques and things like that, people go to Lemont.”
Blueberry Hill Breakfast Café serves a hearty breakfast with items like blueberry French toast.
The Blueberry French Toast at Blueberry Hill in Homer Glen is 100% made from scratch.
La Crepe Bistro offers an upscale dining experience with French cuisine.
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Getting to work in Chicago or Will County
Commuter schedules are a mixed bag in Homer Glen. “There are quite a few Metra stations around this area and good access to the expressway, but a decent number also work nearby,” Jorag says. The Windy City is 32 miles away on Interstate 55; Metra rail options include the Heritage Corridor line at Lemont Station or the SouthWest Service line at Orland Park 143rd Station. Pace buses also serve Homer Glen with routes to other suburban hotspots. Will County and DuPage County are home to a range of major employers in healthcare, education and fulfillment. Chicago Midway International Airport is the closer of Chicagoland’s two airline hubs, about 22 miles away. Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the bigger of the two, is about 35 miles away.
The Metra in nearby Orland Park can get residents downtown Chicago in about 30 minutes.
Pace bus route 832 runs throughout Homer Glen.
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Homer Glen celebrations, on the green or in the patch
Clubs across all age groups meet at the Homer Township Public Library. The village resource completed an expansive renovation in 2023 with added space and amenities to its youth area and community reading room, as well as an outdoor art garden with a gazebo. Carnival rides, live music and local food vendors are highlights of Homer Fest, a summertime staple at Heritage Park that ends with fireworks. Tourists blow in with the autumn chill during Fall Fest at Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm, which pairs its patch and petting zoo with rides and attractions.
The Homer Township Public Library features daily book readings for children.
The Annual Pet Fest in Homer Glen featured a vibrant parade, exciting contests, and a variety of vendors, all coming together to celebrate our beloved pets.
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Will County Sheriff’s Office services in Homer Glen
Since Homer Glen's incorporation, the Will County Sherriff's Office has provided police services to the village. Illinois State Police data shows that crimes against people and property have been on a steady downward trend in the village since 2022. Residents can subscribe to weekly police blotter for a list of crimes and locations.
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On average, homes in Homer Glen, IL sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Homer Glen, IL over the last 12 months is $510,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Available +/-57,420 square foot development site located at 14325 S Bell Rd., Homer Glen, IL. The site is just off the southeast corner of 143rd St. & Bell Road adjacent to BMO Harris Bank. There is +/-198 sf feet of frontage along Bell Road. The property is available for Ground Lease or will Build-to-Suit for a credit tenant. The site is located in the heart of Homer Glen's shopping and business
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The Village of Homer Glen's motto is “Community and Nature in Harmony,” and living in South Homer Glen, residents can find plenty of both. “The village boasts an equal balance of rural and residential areas, providing locals with spacious private lots with lots of lush greenery,” says local real estate agent Kimberly Brehm with Crosstown Realtors. Those driving through this suburban neighborhood can find a mix of housing developments and sprawling farmland surrounding the Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, which sits at the heart of South Homer Glen. A number of small parks with playgrounds and ponds can be found in most of the area's many residential subdivisions, which include both multi-family and single-family homes. Students in this neighborhood are served by the Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C, which receives a B-minus rating from Niche.
Much of the housing in this neighborhood consists of newer custom-built homes, as well as lots of split-level, ranch-style and traditional homes built in residential subdivisions. Along several main roads, including Parker Road, Doede Lane and Bruce Road, locals can find single-family homes situated on large, private wooded lots. In the Victoria Crossing subdivision, prospective homeowners can find a two-bedroom townhouse that spans just over 700 square feet and costs approximately $285,000. Three-bedroom ranch-style residences might cost nearly $500,000, while a modern traditional home that features front-facing gables and was built in 2023 can list just below $600,000.
“Besides the homes, the outstanding school system is another big draw to the area,” Brehm says. Learners in grades one through four can attend Goodings Grove School, which has a B on Niche and offers diverse clubs and activities, like Culinary Chemistry and Improv Club. For grades five and six, students attend Hadley Middle School, which feeds into Homer Junior High School that serves grades seven and eight. Both schools earn a score of B-plus on Niche. Hadley Middle emphasizes STEM topics in its curriculum, while Homer Junior High involves its students in the arts and focuses on building students' social and emotional learning skills. For secondary school, students might go to the Lockport Township High School East Campus, which has an A rating and is named No. 5 on Niche’s “Best Public High Schools in Will County” list.
At the center of the South Homer Glen is the Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, which spans more than 400 acres and serves as a popular spot to hike, birdwatch and camp. The adjacent Messenger Marsh covers 620 acres and features a diverse array of wildlife habitats, as well as a dog park and picnic pavilion. Many of the residential subdivisions in this area offer homeowners convenient access to small parks, which often feature playgrounds, small ponds and large open green spaces. Sports enthusiasts can head to Stonebridge Park to find a number of basketball and tennis courts, as well as a sand volleyball court and paved walking path.
Residents in this area don’t have to travel far for groceries: there’s a Jewel-Osco and Aldi to the east in Orland Park and a Jewel-Osco, Meijer and Aldi in the northern part of Homer Glen. For restaurant options, locals can head to The Phoenix Kitchen and Cocktails, a casual dining experience serving locally sourced New American Cuisine, which includes menu options like prime rib and crème brûlée. At Rubi Agave Latin Kitchen, Tequila & Whiskey Bar, which is situated right across the street from The Phoenix, diners can enjoy a lively environment and fusion Latin bistro that features a small music venue.
Will County’s Illinois State Route 7 is a major thoroughfare that runs east to west along the neighborhood’s northern border. To the west, commuters have convenient access to Interstate 355, which runs north through the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area. Downtown Joliet is an approximately 12-mile drive away and is also home to the Joliet Regional Airport. Residents of South Homer Glen can also access the Lockport Train Station 8 miles away, which runs the Metra Rail HC line.
Each summer, the Village of Homer Glen Municipal Government hosts HomerFest, an annual community celebration that features live entertainment, carnival rides and a wide selection of food vendors. Movies Under the Stars also takes place in the warmer months and offers free outdoor movies in addition to on-site snack and beverage vendors. During the holiday season, the Village puts together its “Homer for the Holidays” event, a dazzling festive lights display that takes place in Heritage Park.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Homer Glen Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$2,899
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,000
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,500
Median Condo Rent
$3,100
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,100
Demographics
Total Population
24,733
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,411
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$141,801
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
38.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.7%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Walkability®
20/ 100
Minimal public transit
Transit®
10/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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