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Hoffman Estates, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
51,186 Population 2,492/sq mi density
$109,683 Median Income $49,069 per capita
$340,400 Home Value $384,550 Zillow
$1,764 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
127 Violent Crime/100K 845 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,683 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$340,400 home value, $1,764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hoffman Estates, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,683
46% above
$49,069 per capita
Home Value
$340,400
21% above
Zillow: $384,550
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
52% above
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
39% above
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Hoffman Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hoffman Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
146%
Home Value
121%
Rent
152%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hoffman Estates a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hoffman Estates residents earn a median household income of $109,683 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,069. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hoffman Estates is $340,400 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,550. Median rent is $1,764/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Hoffman Estates reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 845/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

46.9% of adults in Hoffman Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hoffman Estates has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population51,186
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density2,492/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,683
Per Capita$49,069
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$340,400
Rent$1,764
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$384,550
Housing Units19,312
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property845/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault70/100K
Burglary112/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation820 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Hoffman Estates was built in 1976.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.