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Homewood, IL

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Delight in this Chicago suburb’s small-town feel

Suburban Commuter Convenient Family-Friendly Diverse Affordable Close-Knit Welcoming Walkable

Situated in Cook County, Homewood is a vibrant suburb located about 22 miles southwest of Chicago. Homewood contains a close-knit community brought together by a broad range of events, including the Downtown Art and Garden Street Fair, Fall Fest, and weekly farmers markets.

National retailers in strip malls and independent stores in the walkable downtown area provide a variety of shopping opportunities in Homewood. Enjoying the outdoors is a staple of Homewood life, with plenty of parks, gardens, golf courses, and country clubs in town. Convenient access to I-294, I-80, Amtrak, and the Metra makes getting around from Homewood simple.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Homewood, IL is $1,018 for a studio, $1,302 for one bedroom, $1,420 for two bedrooms, and $1,706 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Homewood has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,302/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$2,339/month
1,430 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Winston Churchill School

Public

Grades 3-5

602 Students

7
out of 10

Willow School

Public

Grades PK-2

607 Students

Rating Unavailable

Millennium School

Public

Grades 5-6

469 Students

Rating Unavailable

James Hart School

Public

Grades 6-8

711 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wampum Lake Woods
  • Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
  • Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
  • Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
  • Central Park Wetlands

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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