Dover, NH 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.
Dover
73.1
#782 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.1). Dover leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29.4 min). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $90,844).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 33,485 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+42.0 |
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73.1 Score
Dover, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$548,206
Population
33,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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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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