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Is Hoffman Estates a Good Place to Live? Hoffman Estates, Illinois: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Hoffman Estates ranks #112 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #52 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (75 per 100,000, #32 of 442) and low poverty (7.1%, #115 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Hoffman Estates by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Hoffman Estates's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Hoffman Estates?
Hoffman Estates's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,734/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $408,240, 37% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.6#889 of 1,308 | 99 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $408,240#647 of 1,187 | $297,573 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,012/mo#718 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $351,900#656 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,734/mo#902 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.3x#301 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 19.5%#391 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Hoffman Estates housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Hoffman Estates is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro.
Illinois housing market →Is Hoffman Estates safe?
Hoffman Estates recorded 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 80% below the US rate of 373 and 81% below Illinois's 393. That ranks #80 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #32 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hoffman Estates Police Department. Property crime runs 669 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 75#80 of 1,083 | 393 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 669#74 of 1,083 | 1,680 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Hoffman Estates?
The median household in Hoffman Estates earns $106,806, 39% above the US figure of $76,827 and 36% above Illinois ($78,304). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.2%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $106,806#268 of 1,312 | $78,304 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.9%#434 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.1%#247 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Hoffman Estates?
The median resident of Hoffman Estates is 39.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 48.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #288 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 39.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 48.5%#288 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 74.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Hoffman Estates's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Hoffman Estates; its public schools have 14 students per teacher and spend $23,141 per pupil. 25.2% of adults are obese and 9.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14#282 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $23,141#84 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 25.2%#146 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.9%#383 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.3%#78 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.6%#465 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 9,896 students are enrolled in Hoffman Estates's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Hoffman Estates?
The average commute in Hoffman Estates is 28.5 minutes (Illinois 25); 2.1% of workers take transit and 18.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Hoffman Estates scores 9.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #704 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.2°F and winters 25.9°F, with 38 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 28.5 min#1030 of 1,312 | 25 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9.6%#1036 of 1,312 | 10.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 67.7% | 68.6% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 2.1% | 7% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.9#704 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.3 | 13.7 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 36.7 | 16.1 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 47.7 | 25.3 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 61 | 35.4 | 3.6 |
| May | 72.9 | 46.5 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 83.4 | 57 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 86.9 | 61.4 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 84.8 | 59.8 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 78.1 | 51.4 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 64.8 | 39.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 49.8 | 28.7 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 37.7 | 18.9 | 1.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Streamwood.
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 49.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.2°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 25.9°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 38 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Streamwood.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Hoffman Estates?
Cook County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 41% of measured days were rated good; 25 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cook County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Hoffman Estates | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 53#913 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 25#988 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#592 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Cook County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cook County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 76% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.012% | 60% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0038% | 59% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0011% | 37% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Hoffman Estates compare with similar-size cities?
Hoffman Estates is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #52 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 51,175.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #112 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 | 28.5 min |
| East Honolulu, HIPop. 51,360 | #97 | 68.5 | $159,518 | $3,313/mo | no data | 30.9 min |
| La Crosse, WIPop. 51,356 | #557 | 57.2 | $55,866 | $1,010/mo | 428 | 15.9 min |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | #1146 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data | 35.6 min |
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #368 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 | 22.3 min |
| Aliso Viejo, CAPop. 51,113 | #233 | 63.6 | $142,439 | $2,854/mo | 120 | 25.1 min |
| Jeffersonville, INPop. 51,043 | #558 | 57.2 | $70,930 | $1,148/mo | 330 | 20 min |
| Troy, NYPop. 51,033 | #471 | 58.6 | $58,477 | $1,175/mo | 345 | 21.1 min |
| Milford, CTPop. 51,023 | #71 | 69.3 | $111,201 | $1,882/mo | 71 | 25.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Hoffman Estates compare with the rest of Illinois?
Hoffman Estates ranks #9 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 68 against Illinois's statewide 52. Its households earn 36% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 81% below the statewide rate. Homes are 37% above the typical Illinois home.
| City | Rank in IL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, ILPop. 150,692 | #1 | 73.2 | $155,105 | $1,885/mo | 70 |
| Wheaton, ILPop. 53,557 | #2 | 72.0 | $120,008 | $1,799/mo | 34 |
| Arlington Heights, ILPop. 76,005 | #3 | 70.8 | $116,723 | $1,760/mo | 43 |
| Evanston, ILPop. 76,340 | #4 | 69.6 | $96,434 | $1,762/mo | 115 |
| Des Plaines, ILPop. 59,156 | #5 | 69.4 | $97,875 | $1,606/mo | 108 |
| Mount Prospect, ILPop. 55,472 | #6 | 69.2 | $101,720 | $1,502/mo | 56 |
| Oak Park, ILPop. 53,292 | #7 | 69.2 | $110,820 | $1,593/mo | 236 |
| Skokie, ILPop. 66,219 | #8 | 68.7 | $95,337 | $1,552/mo | 151 |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #9 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 |
| Schaumburg, ILPop. 76,868 | #10 | 67.0 | $97,514 | $1,812/mo | 68 |
| Palatine, ILPop. 66,293 | #11 | 66.5 | $97,819 | $1,549/mo | 86 |
| Tinley Park, ILPop. 54,842 | #12 | 65.7 | $105,189 | $1,495/mo | 93 |
| Orland Park, ILPop. 57,916 | #13 | 65.3 | $98,910 | $1,440/mo | 9 |
The top 10 of the 29 and the cities ranked either side of Hoffman Estates among the Illinois cities we track, by overall score. Illinois statewide: median income $78,304, violent crime 393 per 100,000.
How is Hoffman Estates's score calculated?
Hoffman Estates scores 68 out of 100, #112 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Illinois's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Hoffman Estates. Similar-size median 55.5.
67.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Hoffman Estates's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
97.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Hoffman Estates. Similar-size median 58.9.
76.7 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Hoffman Estates's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
81.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Hoffman Estates's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
59.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Hoffman Estates. Similar-size median 56.1.
73.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Hoffman Estates. Similar-size median 42.4.
40.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Hoffman Estates. Similar-size median 50.0.
50.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Hoffman Estates's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
46.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
45.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Hoffman Estates's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Hoffman Estates has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Hoffman Estates
Is Hoffman Estates, IL a good place to live?
Hoffman Estates ranks #112 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #52 of 524 smaller cities and #9 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (75 per 100,000, #32 of 442) and low poverty (7.1%, #115 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Hoffman Estates?
Hoffman Estates's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,734/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $408,240, 37% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
What is the crime rate in Hoffman Estates?
Hoffman Estates recorded 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 80% below the US rate of 373 and 81% below Illinois's 393. That ranks #80 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #32 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Hoffman Estates Police Department. Property crime runs 669 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Hoffman Estates?
The median household in Hoffman Estates earns $106,806, 39% above the US figure of $76,827 and 36% above Illinois ($78,304). Unemployment is 3.9% (US 4.2%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Hoffman Estates?
Median rent in Hoffman Estates is $1,734/mo (Census), #902 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,012/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Hoffman Estates?
Zillow's typical home value in Hoffman Estates is $408,240, up 6.3% in a year, against $297,573 for Illinois and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $351,900.
How are the public schools in Hoffman Estates?
There is no city graduation rate for Hoffman Estates; its public schools have 14 students per teacher and spend $23,141 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Hoffman Estates?
The average commute is 28.5 minutes, #1030 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25 minutes across Illinois. 9.6% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Hoffman Estates?
Hoffman Estates averages 49.6°F over the year, 72.2°F in summer and 25.9°F in winter, with 38 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Hoffman Estates walkable?
Hoffman Estates scores 9.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #704 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Hoffman Estates at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cook County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Hoffman Estates?
Cook County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 41% of measured days were rated good; 25 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Hoffman Estates?
Hoffman Estates has 51,175 residents. The median resident of Hoffman Estates is 39.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 48.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #288 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Hoffman Estates compare with the rest of Illinois?
Hoffman Estates ranks #9 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 68 against Illinois's statewide 52. Its households earn 36% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 81% below the statewide rate. Homes are 37% above the typical Illinois home.
What cities are similar in size to Hoffman Estates?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Hoffman Estates's population of 51,175 are East Honolulu, HI (#97 overall), La Crosse, WI (#557 overall), Country Club, FL (#1146 overall), Grapevine, TX (#368 overall), and Aliso Viejo, CA (#233 overall). Hoffman Estates is #112.