Duarte, CA 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.
Duarte
63.7
#1745 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.8). Duarte leads in walk score (48 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duarte, CA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1745) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 23,131 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $797,218 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $93,908 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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63.7 Score
Duarte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,218
Population
23,131
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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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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