Champaign County, Illinois
Homer Real Estate and Local Guide
Homer is a small rural village in eastern Champaign County along the Salt Fork creek, with a population of roughly 1,100. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Homer best.
About the area
Living in Homer, IL
In February 1855 the town's 32 buildings were dragged 1.5 miles south by 18 teams of oxen to reach the new railroad.
The housing market
Homes in Homer
- About 78% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 84% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $125,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Homer home
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
An 814-acre forest preserve and lake managed by the Champaign County Forest Preserve District, on the original site of the former Homer Park
Site of former Homer Park
A 1905 amusement park on the Illinois Traction System interurban line that offered swimming, baseball, and a small zoo until it closed in 1937
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Offers fishing, camping, hiking, and an interpretive center around a large lake
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.