Asheville, NC vs Hoffman Estates, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Asheville
67.9
#1366 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 29.4 min). Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 95,670 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | D+42.0 |
D+
67.9 Score
Asheville, NC
Mountain haven for creatives and foodies
Median Home
$458,266
Population
95,670
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C
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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