Arlington, VA vs Hoffman Estates, IL
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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 238,643 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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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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