Geneva, IL 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.
Geneva
73.6
#700 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Geneva leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.1). Geneva leads in median household income ($132,799 vs $107,428). Geneva leads in walk score (38 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Geneva, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#700) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 21,129 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,373 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $132,799 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+42.0 |
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73.6 Score
Geneva, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,373
Population
21,129
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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