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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.
In Homewood, about 59% of adults are married.
Homewood has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.
In 2000, Homewood had a median family income of $70,941. The typical family in Homewood is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Homewood have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Homewood favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.
Homewood has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Homewood, 79% of commuters drive to work. In Homewood, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Homewood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Homewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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