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Homewood, Illinois

Introduction to Homewood, Illinois

Homewood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 8 miles W of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 21 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Homewood contains a population of approximately 19,543.

Homewood History

The early white settlers of this area were James and Sally Hart. They arrived in 1834 from New England. Soon, more families from New England followed them. By 1839, the area had Dutch and German families moving in. At that time it was called Hartford after the original settlers. The name was changed to Homewood in 1869. It was officially incorporated in 1869.

Homewood and nearby Attractions

  • Coyote Run Golf Course
  • Izaak Walton Preserve
  • Matteson Historical Museum
  • Midwest Carvers Museum
  • Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum
  • Ravisloe Country Club

Things To Do In Homewood

Homewood is a peaceful suburban village, but when it comes to amenities it offers everything one would want in order to live a wholesome life. The village has suitable facilities for recreational and cultural activities. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is reputed to be among the best in Illinois. It offers a host of facilities including swimming pools, ice arena, fitness and racquet club, volleyball and basketball courts, among others.

Homewood Transportation

The Chicago Midway International Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Homewood Higher Education

One can avail of higher education at Prairie State College, South Suburban College, Governors State University, and Chicago State University.

High Points

Homewood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHomewood Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Homewood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Homewood Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Homewood Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Homewood Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Homewood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Homewood Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Homewood, IL

Comparing Homewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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