Carmel, IN 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.
Carmel
74.5
#579 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Carmel leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.4 min). Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 28). Carmel leads in median household income ($121,400 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carmel, IN | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.5 (#579) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 104,776 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,014 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $121,400 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.1 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+42.0 |
C
74.5 Score
Carmel, IN
Award-winning city planning meets Midwestern charm
Median Home
$580,014
Population
104,776
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Midwest
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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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