salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 35.8 minutes each way. Most homes (94.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,640 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Illinois. It is number 268 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Homer Glen?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Homer Glen
| Size | Homer Glen | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,992 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,696 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,581 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Homer Glen overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Homer Glen, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Homer Glen
Life in Homer Glen
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Homer Glen?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $915 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $418,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Homer Glen, IL?
Renting in Homer Glen costs a median of about $1,991 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Homer Glen?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,640 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Homer Glen cheap or expensive?
Homer Glen is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $147,407. It ranks 268th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Homer Glen?
The median homeowner in Homer Glen pays $9,017 a year in property taxes, about 2.15% of the median home value.
Is Homer Glen more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Homer Glen?
The median home value in Homer Glen is $418,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
24,529 people live in Homer Glen. Numbers are typical (middle) values.