Homer Glen, IL vs New Lenox, 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
New Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Homer Glen leads in crime level (0.4 vs 1.5). New Lenox leads in walk score (24 vs 14). New Lenox leads in average commute (32.8 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Homer Glen, IL | New Lenox, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#982) | 73.4 (#742) |
| Population | 24,546 | 28,047 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,950 | $459,277 |
| Median Household Income | $130,235 | $129,797 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+1.6 |
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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
Midwest
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73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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