Homer, IL 61849 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Homer, IL—61849

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$179,000

3.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$95,000

50.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

27.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.5%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Homer, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Homer, IL is $179,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.6%. This indicates that home prices in Homer, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$179,000	3.6%
Single Family	$179,000	3.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Homer, IL

Homer, IL lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

12.5%

2 Bedrooms

54.8%

3 Bedrooms

29.8%

4 Bedrooms

2.9%

Property Listings — Homer, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Homer, IL is 51. This is a increase of 40.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$161,000	54.0%
Listing Count	2	-50.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	-50.0%
Days on Market	34	-27.0%

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Demographics — Homer, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Homer, IL has a population of 1,880, which has decreased by -5.9% over the past 5 years. Homer, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,880	-5.9%
% Under 18	24.4%	-7.9%
% Seniors	17.3%	12.3%
% WFH	7.3%	32.7%
% w/ College Degree	17.0%	-11.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Homer, IL is a predominantly white area, with 95.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Homer, IL is hispanic, making up 1.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.1% of the population in Homer, IL, and this percentage has increased by Inf% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	95.5%	-4.1%
% Black	0.3%	∞%
% Hispanic	1.5%	400.0%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	0.1%	∞%

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Mortgage and Risk — Homer, IL

Homer, IL lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	N/A
% Conventional Loans	N/A
% Government Loans	N/A
% Investor Loans	N/A
% Second Loans	N/A
% Cash Out Refinance	N/A

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Rentals and Section 8 — Homer, IL

Homer, IL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$840
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,010
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,300
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,340

Homer, IL—61849

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Homer, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Homer, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Homer, IL

Demographics — Homer, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Homer, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Homer, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Homer, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Homer, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	1.6
Median Home Price	$179,000
Median Household Income	$95,000

Homer, IL—61849

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Homer, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Homer, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Homer, IL

Demographics — Homer, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Homer, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Homer, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Homer, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Homer, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Broadlands, IL

Allerton, IL

Sidney, IL

Fairmount, IL

Ogden, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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