Hickory, NC 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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.2). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $58,251). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 44,415 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+42.0 |
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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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