Hoffman Estates, IL vs New Hope, 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
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $69,244). New Hope leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29.4 min). New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 50,179 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.6 |
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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 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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