Hoffman Estates, IL vs Plano, 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
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 35). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 116). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $99,936).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Plano, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 72.6 (#865) |
| Population | 50,179 | 287,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $499,723 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $99,936 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
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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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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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