Hoffman Estates, IL vs Katy, TX
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.
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 116). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 50,179 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Hoffman Estates has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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