Frederick, MD 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.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

Hoffman Estates

73

#796 nationally

Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $89,981).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Hoffman Estates, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 73 (#796)
Population 85,793 50,179
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $412,578
Median Household Income $89,981 $107,428
Average Commute 29.8 min 29.4 min
Walk Score 47 35
Crime Level 11.1 4.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+42.0
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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Hoffman Estates, IL
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

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