Apex, NC vs Hoffman Estates, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 29.4 min). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 72,225 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+42.0 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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