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Janie Patch
Economic Development Director
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 an emerging market area. 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 household income of $106,818.
- Prime Will County location.
- 25 miles southwest of Chicago.
- Strategically located with two interchanges
along I-355 and easy access to I-55 and I-80. - Three high traffic Commercial Corridors:
Bell Road, 143rd Street and 159th Street. - Lake Michigan water.
- Lowest municipal sales tax in area.
- Prime land development opportunities.
- 159th Street improvement (widened to 4 lanes) COMPLETED!
- Commercial corridor road improvements planned for 143rd Street and Bell Road
Homer Glen Demographics By Drive Time
143rd Street & Bell Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
---|---|---|---|
Population | 69,872 | 203,021 | 562,645 |
Households | 24,600 | 75,509 | 209,762 |
Median Household Income | $104,819 | $98,678 | $84,046 |
Average Household Income | $132,883 | $124,202 | $111,358 |
Daytime Population | 68,002 | 195,703 | 535,558 |
159th Street & Parker Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
---|---|---|---|
Population | 83,466 | 220,885 | 491,292 |
Households | 29,622 | 80,035 | 176,479 |
Median Household Income | $101,202 | $98,346 | $86,046 |
Average Household Income | $124,910 | $121,667 | $111,621 |
Daytime Population | 78,637 | 209,849 | 464,199 |
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 | Parks and Rec |
3 | Pleasantville | Exurbanites | Home Improvement |
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 | Comfortable Empty Nesters | Home Improvement |
Homer Glen Traffic Counts
Street |
Current |
2030 |
---|---|---|
159th Street (IL Route 7) | 18,100 | 30,000 |
143rd Street | 14,900 | 28,400 |
Bell Road | 15,400 | 26,800 |
Lemont Road (at 143rd Street) | 8,350 | 17,000 |
Homer Glen Existing Retailers
Meijer | Menards |
Home Depot | Chipotle |
Jewel-Osco | Shorewood Home & Auto | Total Flooring | Starbucks |
ALDI | McDonald's | Chili's | Kenwood Liquors |
Homer Glen Business Summary
143rd Street & Bell Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
---|---|---|---|
Total Businesses | 2,360 | 6,631 | 17,911 |
Total Employees | 28,258 | 84,819 | 226,380 |
159th Street & Parker Road | 10 Min | 15 Min | 20 Min |
---|---|---|---|
Total Businesses | 2,443 | 6,886 | 15,214 |
Total Employees | 30,487 | 84,124 | 197,395 |
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 |
Dialysis Care Center | Corporate Headquarters | 80 |
Richards Building Supply |
Corporate Headquarters |
50 |
Contact Us
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Janie Patch
Economic Development Director
Email
Phone: 708-301-0632, ext. 106
Village Hall
14240 W. 151st Street
Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: 708-301-0632
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