Introduction
About Homewood, Illinois

Homewood, just 35 minutes south of Chicago, retains its traditional country appeal while providing residents with a full range of modern conveniences. Home buyers have many options in Homewood, from modest single-family homes to luxurious mansions, and of course many condominium and townhouse developments provide housing with a contemporary feel and the latest amenities. Residents can pursue their recreational interests in 220 acres of park land as well as sports fields and two swimming pools. Homewood’s downtown area offers residents many options for dining and shopping in a charmingly renovated setting, and several regional malls are only a short distance.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 18,826
Population Density 3,618 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 10,116
Male Population 8,710
Median Age 39.84 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 48%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE
Distance to PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE 3 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Distance to DEVRY UNIVERSITY 7 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 7,107
Family Households 4,867
Average Family Size 3.33
Average Household Income $70,761
Median Household Income $69,486
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 48%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.63
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.64
Personal Crime Risk (County) 2.27
Murder Risk (County) 2.31
Rape Risk (County) 1.82
Robbery Risk 2.92
Assault Risk (County) 2.08
Property Risk (County) 1.33
Burglary Risk (County) 1.00
Larceny Risk (County) 1.20
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 1.53

Environment

Average July High Temperature 83.7° F
Average January Low Temperature 14.8° F
Annual Precipitation 38.65 inches
Air Pollution Index 106% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7.75%
Nearest Airport CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
Distance to CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL 16 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Distance to CHICAGO WHITE SOX 19 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
CHURCHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51300 W 190TH ST, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
MILLENNIUM SCHOOL4 - 618211 ABERDEEN ST, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
JAMES HART SCHOOL7 - 918220 MORGAN ST, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 31804 WILLOW RD, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
HOMEWOOD COMMUNITY ACADEMYK - 818620 S KEDZIE AVE, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
ST JOSEPH SCHOOLK - 817949 DIXIE HWY, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA18460 GOVERNORS HWY HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
BANKSCHARTER ONE17450 HALSTED ST # 1NW HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
BANKSCHARTER ONE18300 DIXIE HWY HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
BANKSCHASE18301 DIXIE HWY HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
BANKSHARRIS BANK17600 HALSTED ST HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
BANKSHERITAGE COMMUNITY BANK17926 HALSTED ST HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
BANKSPARK NATIONAL BANK18300 KEDZIE AVE HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
GOLFCOYOTE RUN GOLF CRSE HOMEWOOD800 KEDZIE AVE HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
HOSPITALSINGALLS WELLNESS CTR2920 183RD ST # 1 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
60422146$252,500$316,974
60430331$175,500$199,608
Displaying 1-10 of 29 in $5-200k range
FRESH POTTERY BARN DECOR THROUGHOUT! RECENTLY REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS. STONE FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM. NEW CARPET IN FAMILY ROOM. STUNNING UPDATED BATHS. HUGE MASTER. DINING ROOM ACCESS TO NICE DECK AND FULL FENCED YARD. MOST WINDOWS REPLACED.
 2708 HEATHER RD
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$199,900

WOW! SOUTHGATE RANCH HAS A FINISHED BASEMENT WITH BEDROOM, FULL BATH W/ HEATED FLOORS & OFFICE. 2006- NEW ROOF, NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW COPPER PLUMBING. 2008- ALL NEW WINDOWS IN BASEMENT, "STONE TECH." FRONT PORCH (GORGEOUS). WILLOW SCHOOL RIGHT OUT THE BACK DOOR! SWINGSET DOES NOT STAY. NEUTRAL DECOR WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE THRU-OUT.  CLOSE TO METRA & PACE, SAVE ON GAS.
 18429 HOMEWOOD AVE
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$199,500

TERRIFIC 4 BEDROOM, 2 STUNNING UPDATED GRANITE BATHS! NICE KITCHEN WITH ACCESS TO HUGE DECK AND FENCED PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED BAKYARD, BACKING TO MILLENIUM PARK. RECENT CARPET AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. FRESH DECOR THROUGHOUT. WINDOWS REPLACED.
 18622 GOLFVIEW AVE
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$197,900

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL 4BR MULTI-LEVEL EXPANDED CAPE COD IN PRIME GOVERNOR'S PARK LOCATION: HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LR & DR AND 2BRS, LARGE LR W/ BAY WINDOW AND 1 OF 2 W/B FIREPLACES ( 2ND IN BSMT), BOTH BATHS UPDATED  (AERATOR TUB), MANY RECENT WINDOWS, FRESH PAINT IN MB, TONS OF STORAGE THROUGHOUT THIS HOME INC. CEDAR CLOSET, AND SO MUCH MORE! GREAT BACKYARD TOO NEAR TRAIN & CLOSE TO I-80 & I-294. SEE AGENT REMARKS!
 2046 SPRUCE RD
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$195,000

LOVELY 3 BEDROOM RANCH ON A ACRE OF LAND. MASTER SUITE WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, STAIN GLASS WINDOWS AND WALK-IN CLOSET HUGE DETACHED 3 CAR GARAGE AND ENCLOSED PORCH -6 YEARS OLD, FURNACE AND CENTRAL AIR-8 YEARS OLD AND HWH-3 YEARS OLD.UPDATED ELECTRIC-200 AMP IN THE HOME AND 100 AMP IN THE GARAGE. GREAT HF SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOW TAXES!!!!
 3703 FLOSSMOOR RD
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$188,500

SPACIOUS KITCHEN. 3 BEDROOMS AND LIVING ROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS. CONVENIENT POWDER ROOM NEAR BACK DOOR. CARPETED FAMILY ROOM LARGE ENOUGH TO BE DIVIDED INTO 2 SPACES. LARGE BACK YARD HAS DECK, RECENTLY POWER WASHED. ALL APPLIANCES STAY INCLUDING NEW RANGE WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN USED. ROOF ON LOWER PART OF THE HOME WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2008. PLEASE SUBMIT LENDER LETTER WITH ALL CONTRACTS.
 1524 CARSON DR
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$179,900

DESIREABLE RAVISLOE LOCATION. SOLID BRICK RANCH HAS HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER CARPETING. THIRD BEDROOM HAS SLIDING DOORS LEADING TO A NEWLY PAINTED DECK THAT OVERLOOKS YARD. FRESHLY PAINTED LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM HAS FIREPLACE AND SECOND BATHROOM. MOST WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. GOLF COURSE IS ACROSS THE STREET. LOCATED CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD,TRAIN AND SHOPPING. TAXES WILL BE LOWER, THIS IS WITHOUT ANY EX...
 17847 GOLFVIEW AVE
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$179,900

SOUTHGATE AREA BRICK RANCH. HARWOOD FLOORS, NEWER APPLIANCES NEWER WINDOWS AND A FULL BASEMENT. GARAGE IS TWO CAR DETACHED. CLOSE TO METRA AND DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD. NICE YARD. NEAT AND CLEAN.
 1710 W. 187TH ST
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$179,000

BRING YOUR FUSSIEST BUYERS. CONTEMPORARY DECOR & UPDATES THROUGHOUT (KITCHEN, BATH & LIGHTING). GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, SIX PANEL WHITE DOORS, NEUTRAL PAINT & BUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES. OVERSIZED FAMILY ROOM WITH BERBER AND CERAMIC. OFFICE COULD BE 4TH BEDROOM OR WORKOUT ROOM. CORNER LOT ( BEAUTIFUL PERENNIALS/ANNUALS). CLOSE TO POOL, BASEBALL FIELDS, MIDDLE & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. H-F SCHOOL DISTRICT.
 18126 CENTER ST
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$169,500

CHARMING RANCH IN QUIET TREELINED NEIGHBORHOOD. CLOSE TO PUBLIC POOL, SCHOOL AND ISAAC WALTON PRESERVE. HWD FLRS LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM, NEW CARPETING IN 3BR OVER HWD FLR. NEWER WINDOWS IN FRONT, NEW FLOOR IN KITCHEN, NEW STOVE, NEWER REFRIGERATOR, WASHER, DRYER. NEW SIDE DOOR, NEW ROOF ON GARAGE, FULL BASEMENT HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. OFFICE COULD BE 4TH BDRM. WONDERFUL WOODED BACKYARD. BRING YOUR PREAPP...
 1215 HICKORY RD
 HOMEWOOD, IL 60430
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$161,500
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