Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Homewood
Homewood, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,277
Population
19,099
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Delight in this Chicago suburb’s small-town feel
Suburban
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Commuter
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Diverse
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Affordable
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Walkable
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Situated in Cook County, Homewood is a vibrant suburb located about 22 miles southwest of Chicago. Homewood contains a close-knit community brought together by a broad range of events, including the Downtown Art and Garden Street Fair, Fall Fest, and weekly farmers markets.
National retailers in strip malls and independent stores in the walkable downtown area provide a variety of shopping opportunities in Homewood. Enjoying the outdoors is a staple of Homewood life, with plenty of parks, gardens, golf courses, and country clubs in town. Convenient access to I-294, I-80, Amtrak, and the Metra makes getting around from Homewood simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,567
Average: $94,431
Education
6,652
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,433
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Homewood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Homewood, IL is $1,014 for a studio, $1,276 for one bedroom, $1,469 for two bedrooms, and $1,673 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Homewood has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,276/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$2,457/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Homewood, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
602 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
607 Students
Public
Grades 5-6
459 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
711 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wampum Lake Woods
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.