Granite City, 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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 16.9). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $58,681). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 73 (#796) |
| Population | 26,908 | 50,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $412,578 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $107,428 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+42.0 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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