Clayton, NC 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in cost of living index (103 vs 116). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 30,216 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Hoffman Estates has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
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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