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Homer Glen, IL

Homer Glen is a village, located 32 miles (51 km) southwest of downtown Chicago, in Will County, Illinois, United States, with a small portion in Cook County. The village was incorporated on April 17, 2001. The area that is now Homer Glen was formerly known as "Goodings Grove".

Homer Glen is located at 41°37′22″N 87°56′29″W (41.6228,-87.9416).

The boundaries of the village of Homer Glen are one half-mile block south of 131st Street to the north (along the Cook County border); 183rd Street to the south; Will-Cook Road to the east; and Gougar Road to the west. The village shares its boundaries with the village of Lemont (in Lemont Township, Cook County) to the north, the village of Orland Park (in Orland Township, Cook County) to the east, the village of New Lenox (in New Lenox Township, Will County) to the south and the city of Lockport (in Lockport Township, Will County) to the west. The three major roads in Homer Glen are Bell Road, which runs North-South, 143rd Street, and 159th Street, which both run East-West.

Homer Glen places a significant emphasis on the health and well-being of its residents. The town boasts several healthcare facilities, including the Homer Township Fire Protection District, which provides emergency medical services. Residents also benefit from the vast green spaces and parks, promoting an active lifestyle. The Heritage Park and Messenger Marsh are popular spots for outdoor activities, offering walking trails, recreational areas, and picturesque natural settings. Access therapy services for mental health support and counseling at Pillars Community Health. Learn culinary skills and healthy cooking techniques at workshops in the Healthy Eating and Cooking Classes at Will County Health Department. Enjoy various parks offering walking trails, playgrounds, and outdoor fitness equipment at Homer Glen Parks and Erin Hills Park.

The top sites in Homer Glen, IL are The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest, and Lithuanian World Center.

Population: 24,543 (2020). ZIP Code: 60491. Area codes: 708, 464, 815, 779. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Area: 22.16 sq mi (57.41 km²).

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Is Homer Glen, IL a good place to live?

Homer Glen is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 24,507. Homer Glen is in Will County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Homer Glen offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Homer Glen, there are a lot of parks.

Is Homer Glen, IL a suburb of Chicago?

The Village of Homer Glen is an upscale suburban gem located within an easy commute of Chicago in the southwest suburbs. Strategically positioned in northeastern Will County, Homer Glen is 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Two interchanges with I-355 on Homer Glen’s western border provide easy access to all major Chicago area expressways and airports. 

What is the racial makeup of Homer Glen, IL?

Homer Glen, IL is home to a population of 24.5k people, of which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 13.1% of Homer Glen, IL residents were born outside of the country (3.2k people). In 2022, there were 30.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.5k people) in Homer Glen, IL than any other race or ethnicity.

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Wikipedia

Homer Township Fire Protection District

Messenger Marsh

Pillars Community Health

Will County Health Department

Homer Glen Parks

Erin Hills Park

Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C

The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines

Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest

Lithuanian World Center

Village of Homer Glen

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