Gilroy, 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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 12.6). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 181). Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 58,250 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+42.0 |
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60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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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