Brandon, MS 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 11). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.1). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $89,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 25,719 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
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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