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Crime in Homewood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Homewood. Key points include:
There were 416 total crimes in Homewood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Homewood is 2,277.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Homewood is 186.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Homewood is 2,091.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Homewood is 7.45% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Homewood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Homewood / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 416 | 2,277.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 186.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 76.6 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 87.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 382 | 2,091.0 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 56 | 306.5 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 266 | 1,456.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 60 | 328.4 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Homewood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Homewood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Homewood is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Homewood is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Homewood is $243,247.
The median income in Homewood is $100,139.
Homewood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Homewood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Homewood | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Homewood, IL Weather
The average high in Homewood is 59.5° and the average low is 41.2°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.1 inches of precipitation each year with 29.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Homewood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Homewood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Homewood
The current population in Homewood is 19,294. The population has decreased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,294 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 19,471 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 19,868 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 19,716 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 18,656 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 19,112 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 19,592 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 19,252 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 19,280 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 19,375 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 19,642 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 20,012 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 19,526 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 19,463 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 19,328 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Homewood
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Homewood is:
44.3% White with 8,541 White residents.
43.1% African American with 8,315 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 269 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 75 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 110 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 748 Two Or More residents.
6.4% Hispanic with 1,236 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Homewood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.3% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 43.1% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Homewood
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Homewood is 49.1% female with 9,473 female residents.
Homewood is 50.9% male with 9,820 male residents.
| Gender | Homewood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Homewood for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Homewood completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Homewood completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Homewood completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Homewood completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Homewood completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Homewood completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Homewood completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Homewood completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Homewood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Homewood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Homewood, Illinois
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4.9% of households in Homewood earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Homewood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Homewood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Homewood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in Homewood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Homewood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Homewood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
28.5% of households in Homewood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Homewood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.2% of households in Homewood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Homewood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
