Hoffman Estates, IL vs Waltham, 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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 50,179 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
C
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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