Hoffman Estates, IL vs Lino Lakes, MN
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
Lino Lakes
74.7
#565 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 8). Lino Lakes leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.1). Lino Lakes leads in median household income ($120,745 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Lino Lakes, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 74.7 (#565) |
| Population | 50,179 | 22,376 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $460,473 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $120,745 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+4.4 |
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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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74.7 Score
Lino Lakes, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,473
Population
22,376
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
8
Midwest
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