Deerfield, IL 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.
Deerfield
75.8
#414 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Deerfield leads in crime level (0.7 vs 4.1). Deerfield leads in median household income ($185,762 vs $107,428). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#414) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 18,884 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,331 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $185,762 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+42.0 |
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75.8 Score
Deerfield, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,331
Population
18,884
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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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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