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Janie Patch
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Phone (708) 301-0632
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Your Connection to Prime Commercial Corridors
The Village of Homer Glen is an upscale suburban Chicago gem with 3 prime commercial corridors, located in one of the country's fastest growing counties. A strategically inspired commercial development plan allows the Village to embrace growth along its high traffic corridors (Bell Road, 143rd Street and 159th Street), while elsewhere preserving the semi-rural character that makes Homer Glen such a desirable community. Please contact us today for assistance and to learn more about business and development opportunities in Homer Glen.
Homer Glen Advantage
- Median family income of $97,254
- Prime Will County location
- 25 miles southwest of Chicago
- 3 high traffic commercial corridors
- Adjacent to Interstate 355 with 2 interchanges, at 143rd Street and 159th Street
- Convenient access to:
- Interstates I-355, I-55 and I-80
- Will County Intermodal Transportation Facility
- O'Hare and Midway airports and Lewis airport (Joliet)
- Lake Michigan water
- Lowest municipal sales tax in area
- No municipal property tax
- Prime land development opportunities
- $200+ million in planned commercial corridor road improvements
- 159th Street improvement (widening to 4 lanes) ongoing
Homer Glen Location Map
Homer Glen Trade Area Map
Homer Glen Demographics By Drive Time
| 143rd Street & Bell Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,234 | 151,265 | 413,972 |
| Housing Units | 20,099 | 54,708 | 152,748 |
| Median Household Income | $98,777 | $87,245 | $77,399 |
| Average Household Income | $119,774 | $110,441 | $99,396 |
| Daytime Population | 40,787 | 125,726 | 357,125 |
| 159th Street & Parker Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,927 | 172,378 | 416,262 |
| Housing Units | 23,444 | 61,405 | 144,976 |
| Median Household Income | $94,634 | $85,905 | $76,811 |
| Average Household Income | $111,675 | $105,670 | $96,319 |
| Daytime Population | 45,231 | 138,733 | 351,240 |
Top 3 Tapestry Segments: 143rd Street & Bell Road
| Rank | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savvy Suburbanites | Savvy Suburbanites | Savvy Suburbanites |
| 2 | Exurbanites | Golden Years | Exurbanites |
| 3 | Pleasantville | Exurbanites | Comfortable Empty Nesters |
Top 3 Tapestry Segments: 159th Street & Parker Road
| Rank | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savvy Suburbanites | Savvy Suburbanites | Savvy Suburbanites |
| 2 | Soccer Moms | Soccer Moms | Soccer Moms |
| 3 | Pleasantville | Pleasantville | Home Improvement |
Homer Glen Traffic Counts
| Street |
Current |
2030 |
|---|---|---|
| 159th Street (IL Route 7) | 17,600 | 30,000 |
| 143rd Street | 15,800 | 28,400 |
| Bell Road | 15,900 | 26,800 |
| Lemont Road (at 143rd Street) | 8,200 | 17,000 |
Homer Glen Existing Retailers
| Meijer | Big R | Menards |
| Jewel-Osco | The Home Depot | Wendy's |
| Aldi | McDonald's | Chili's |
Homer Glen Business Summary
| 143rd Street & Bell Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 1,887 | 6,089 | 16,015 |
| Total Employees | 17,938 | 65,974 | 195,897 |
| 159th Street & Parker Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 2,044 | 6,674 | 15,301 |
| Total Employees | 18,987 | 72,283 | 191,762 |
Major Employers in Homer Glen
Employer |
Sector |
Total Employees |
|---|---|---|
School District 33C |
Education |
437 |
Meijer |
Retail |
300 |
| Jewel-Osco | Retail | 158 |
Menards |
Retail |
146 |
The Home Depot |
Retail |
140 |
School District 92 |
Education |
132 |
| Victorian Village | Senior Living Community | 132 |
| Marian Village | Senior Living Community | 114 |
| Old Oak Country Club | Golf Course | 80 |