The Unrivaled Business Appeal of Homer Glen
Just a commutable trip from Chicago lies an upscale suburban gem located in one of the country's fastest growing counties. Committed to retaining its character, Homer Glen has created a strategically inspired commercial development plan. This plan allows the Village to embrace unprecedented growth while preserving the resources that have made it so attractive. It's simply the place businesses want to be.
Where is Homer Glen, Illinois?
- Located in northeastern Will County, Illinois
- 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago
- Conveniently located to all major Chicagoland airports and major expressways
- Will County is one of the top ten fastest growing counties in the United States
- Will County is expected to become the second most populated county in Illinois by 2030
- Homer Glen is the fourth largest municipality in Will County
What is Fueling Homer Glen's Growth?
- I-355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
- Convenient access to massive Will County Intermodal Transportation Facility
- Easy access to developed commuter rail system
- Strong public school system, upscale housing and neighborhoods
- Corporate aircraft accommodations just minutes away
What Does Homer Glen Offer?
- Prime commercial corridors available
- Lake Michigan water, municipal sewer
- No municipal tax
- Lowest retail sales tax rate in Chicago's southwest suburbs at 8.00%
Who Lives in Homer Glen? (July 22, 2008 Special Census)
- The median age is 41 years old
- More than 1/3 of population over the age of 25 has a college degree
- The average family household income is over $122,000
- The median owner-occupied housing value is over $300,000
- The average current new construction is over $500,000
- The total population: 25,069
- Total households: 8,001
- Average household size: 3.12
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State Planning Commissions
To integrate planning for transportation and land use, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has been created by merging the staffs of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) and the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS). CMAP serves the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
CMAP - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning