Central, LA vs Homer Glen, IL

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Homer Glen

71.4

#982 nationally

Homer Glen leads in crime level (0.4 vs 7.1). Homer Glen leads in walk score (14 vs 7). Homer Glen leads in median household income ($130,235 vs $82,714).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Central, LA Homer Glen, IL
Population 29,781 24,546
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $531,950
Median Household Income $82,714 $130,235
Average Commute 30.8 min 36.3 min
Walk Score 7 14
Crime Level 7.1 0.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+11.1 D+1.6
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Score

Central, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Population

29,781

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

7

Median Income

$82,714

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Homer Glen, IL
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71.4 Score

Homer Glen, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$531,950

Population

24,546

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

14

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