What is the population of Hometown, Illinois?

Hometown has a population of approximately 4,215 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hometown, Illinois located?

Hometown is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.7312°, -87.7311°.

What is the median household income in Hometown?

The median household income in Hometown is approximately $61,101 based on the most recent open data.

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Hometown

Total population

4,215

Median home value

$173,400

16.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$61,101

Hometown$61k

National$74k

Founded

1953

Elevation190 m

Land area0.48 km²

Weather79°F · Sunny

Coordinates41.73°, -87.73°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1953

Elevation

190 m

Area

0.48 km²

Official website

www.cityofhometown.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Hometown is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,343 at the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Joseph E. Merrion developed inexpensive duplex houses in Hometown after World War II, targeting former GIs and their families. Hometown incorporated in 1953, and its population peaked at over 7,000 in 1958. On April 21, 1967, an F4/F5 rated tornado tore through Hometown, devastating the area, and destroying 86 homes while damaging 500 others.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Hometown has a total area of , all land. Hometown borders the city of Chicago along 87th Street between Cicero Avenue and Pulaski Road. The town's southern border is located one-half mile south of 87th, where 91st Street would be.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

41.3

Median home value

$173,400

Housing units

1,826

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

62.6%

Black

0.6%

Asian

Hispanic

37%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.7312

Longitude

-87.7311

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

79°F

Sunny

Tonight

63°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Wednesday

66°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wednesday Night

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

Thursday

63°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Thursday Night

49°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Hometown, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

27%

Diabetes

9.3%

Adult obesity

30.9%

Binge drinking

21.3%

Adult smoking

13.2%

No leisure activity

22.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

608

Elementary

400

Middle

High

118

Other

Largest nearby schools

Lyons Twp High Sch
High · La Grange · 3,842 students · 15:1 ratio
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
High · Berwyn · 3,533 students · 17.2:1 ratio
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
High · Cicero · 3,445 students · 20.4:1 ratio
Curie Metropolitan High School
High · Chicago · 3,178 students · 16.5:1 ratio
Carl Sandburg High School
High · Orland Park · 2,894 students · 16.1:1 ratio
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
High · Palos Hills · 2,538 students · 14.4:1 ratio
Kenwood Academy High School
High · Chicago · 2,338 students · 19.2:1 ratio
Unity Jr High School
Middle · Cicero · 2,054 students · 14.6:1 ratio