At a Glance
Median Income
$109,683
$49,069 per capita
Home Value
$340,400
Zillow: $384,550
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
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)
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.