Hoffman Estates, IL vs Medford, MA
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
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 161). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Medford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 67.7 (#1394) |
| Population | 50,179 | 58,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $842,743 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $114,863 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
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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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D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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