A southwest Chicago suburb with a semi-rural twist
In Homer Glen, subdivisions and big-box stores coexist with forests and family farms. Located between Orland Park, New Lenox and Lemont, this southwest suburb of Chicago was incorporated as a village in 2001. “It is pretty similar to the surrounding suburbs in the area, but there are bigger lots, you get more privacy and there’s definitely more nature,” says Dorothy Jarog, a real estate broker with Compass who helps homebuyers and sellers in Homer Glen. “The biggest thing that makes the Homer Glen community distinguishable are its parks, trails and forest preserves. There are quite a bit of golf courses for the golfers out here as well.”
Homes in Homer Glen feature big lots next to parks and greenspace.
Homer Glen is a young Chicagoland suburb that’s keeping its semi-rural twist.
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Established homes on large or wooded lots
Homer Glen’s median home price is around $500,000, higher than the national median and Orland Park, but lower than Lemont. Despite the village’s young age, most homes are established. “There's a lot of existing homes that have been renovated, and just maybe a handful of new developments,” Jarog says. Most hail from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Trim, wooded lawns follow curving streets with clean sidewalks in many subdivisions, while secluded options can sit on over an acre. Some homes back up to community ponds, farms and houses of worship. Empty lots are also for sale, with large, agricultural-zoned swaths available in South Homer Glen .
Homes in Homer Glen keep well maintained lawns.
Homer Glen features traditional style homes that blend with modern amenities.
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Indoor and outdoor recreation in Homer Glen
Old-growth trees shroud over 441 acres at Messenger Woods Nature Preserve, across campsites and trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Old Oak Country Club, opened in 1926, is one of the oldest golf courses in the Chicago area, and greenways are a common sight in surrounding suburbs as well. Many Homer Glen subdivisions include playgrounds within walking distance, while Heritage Park and the neighboring sports complex accommodate games of pickleball and baseball. The MegaPlex Sports Center takes the game indoors when temperatures dip below freezing in the winter.
A resident jogs at the Messenger Woods Nature Preserve in Homer Glen, IL.
Old Oak Country Club is one of Illinois' original 18-hole golf courses.
A unique feature of Heritage Park is the advanced obstacle course.
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School districts serving Homer Glen students
Most kids in kindergarten through eighth grade fall into either Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C or Will County School District No. 92, which score a B-minus and a B-plus from Niche, respectively. All public school students in Homer Township are zoned for Lockport Township High School, attending classes between the first-year Central Campus and East Campus for 10th through 12 grades. Niche gives the high school an A rating. Joliet Junior College offers dual enrollment at two nearby campuses.
Goodings Grove School is an above average public school in Homer Glen, serving grades 1-4.
Homer Junior High School is a highly rated public school located in Homer Glen.
Educational opportunities abound at Lockport Township High School East.
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Shopping and dining in Homer Glen, Orland Park and Lemont
Save for family-owned roadside stops like Homer Honey Farm, commerce is concentrated on Bell Road, 143rd Street and 159th Street. “There's regular grocery stores here so you don’t have to go outside the town limits,” Jorag says. “Orland is the closest for mall shopping. And Homer doesn’t have a downtown area, so for walkable restaurants, boutiques and things like that, people go to Lemont.”
Blueberry Hill Breakfast Café serves a hearty breakfast with items like blueberry French toast.
The Blueberry French Toast at Blueberry Hill in Homer Glen is 100% made from scratch.
La Crepe Bistro offers an upscale dining experience with French cuisine.
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Getting to work in Chicago or Will County
Commuter schedules are a mixed bag in Homer Glen. “There are quite a few Metra stations around this area and good access to the expressway, but a decent number also work nearby,” Jorag says. The Windy City is 32 miles away on Interstate 55; Metra rail options include the Heritage Corridor line at Lemont Station or the SouthWest Service line at Orland Park 143rd Station. Pace buses also serve Homer Glen with routes to other suburban hotspots. Will County and DuPage County are home to a range of major employers in healthcare, education and fulfillment. Chicago Midway International Airport is the closer of Chicagoland’s two airline hubs, about 22 miles away. Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the bigger of the two, is about 35 miles away.
The Metra in nearby Orland Park can get residents downtown Chicago in about 30 minutes.
Pace bus route 832 runs throughout Homer Glen.
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Homer Glen celebrations, on the green or in the patch
Clubs across all age groups meet at the Homer Township Public Library. The village resource completed an expansive renovation in 2023 with added space and amenities to its youth area and community reading room, as well as an outdoor art garden with a gazebo. Carnival rides, live music and local food vendors are highlights of Homer Fest, a summertime staple at Heritage Park that ends with fireworks. Tourists blow in with the autumn chill during Fall Fest at Bengston’s Pumpkin Farm, which pairs its patch and petting zoo with rides and attractions.
The Homer Township Public Library features daily book readings for children.
The Annual Pet Fest in Homer Glen featured a vibrant parade, exciting contests, and a variety of vendors, all coming together to celebrate our beloved pets.
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Will County Sheriff’s Office services in Homer Glen
Since Homer Glen's incorporation, the Will County Sherriff's Office has provided police services to the village. Illinois State Police data shows that crimes against people and property have been on a steady downward trend in the village since 2022. Residents can subscribe to weekly police blotter for a list of crimes and locations.
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