Cost of Living in Homewood, IL

Population 19,471 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

85
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Homewood stay well under national norms: a median home value of $211,000 against median household incomes of $96,522 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Illinois. At 7.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Homewood sits roughly 20 miles south of Chicago — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% lower than Chicago's $315,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 69
Rent 108

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Homewood

The median home value in Homewood is $210,500 — 31% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,422/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,522/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Homewood has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$210,500
31% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$239,977
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 79.4%
Renter-occupied 20.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,422
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,036/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.5 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.6%
Carpooled
10.1%
Public transit
11.3%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
1.0%
Work from home
13.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$96,522
29% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,955
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
47% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.7%
Graduate degree 19.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 37.3
Female median age 42.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
28.5%
Good air days/yr
223
Max AQI recorded
252
PM2.5 days
97
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Homewood, IL?

Homewood has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Homewood, IL?

The median gross rent in Homewood is $1,422 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Homewood?

The median home value in Homewood is $210,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Homewood?

The median household income in Homewood is $96,522 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Homewood, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Homewood is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Homewood, IL affordable?

Yes, Homewood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

Homewood at a Glance

Population
19,471
Median Income
$96,522
Home Value
$210,500
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
Unemployment
7.1%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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