Fremont, 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.
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 185). Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $107,428). Fremont leads in walk score (42 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 230,504 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+42.0 |
D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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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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