There are 20 independent living communities serving Homewood, Illinois. This includes 2 communities in Homewood and 18 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Illinois range from $19 up to $119, with a median cost running about $70. The per month expense averages around $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $25,109, which is higher than the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Homewood generally range from around $1,645 per month to $5,033 per month, with a median cost of approximately $2,692 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of around $32,307.
Homewood is a small city in Cook County in the State of Illinois. It is included in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area. The surrounding area includes 6,987,494 people, but there are 20,094 residing in the city. People who are 55 and over constitute approximately 28% of the population.
Homewood has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has an average per capita income of $33,000. The average household income is $73,000 vs the average of $54,000 for the whole of Illinois. The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.42% and the average housing price is $274,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $187,500.
Homewood has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average levels of rain each year. Homewood has a lower than average crime rate, very poor air quality, and moderate water quality in relation to other American cities.