Gardner, MA 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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 9.0). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $56,974). Gardner leads in walk score (39 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 20,974 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 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+10.0 | D+42.0 |
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66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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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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