Cook County, Illinois
Hometown Real Estate and Local Guide
One of the smallest incorporated cities in Cook County at under half a square mile. It was built as a planned postwar community of affordable duplexes for World War II veterans and incorporated in 1953. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Hometown best.
About the area
Living in Hometown, IL
Built after World War II as an affordable duplex community for returning veterans; incorporated in 1953 with a peak population above 7,000 in 1958.
The housing market
Homes in Hometown
- About 73% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 12% of housing is single-family homes, reflecting the community's original duplex and apartment layout.
- The median home value is about $152,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Hometown home
Hometown planned veterans community
Affordable duplex neighborhood developed by Joseph E. Merrion after World War II for returning GIs
Unity Park
Community park maintained by the city
Anderson Park
Community park maintained by the city
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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.