Boone, 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.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $28,242). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 29.4 min). Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 19,811 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+42.0 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
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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