Hoffman Estates, IL vs Knightdale, NC
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.
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $79,364). Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.3). Knightdale leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Knightdale, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 69.4 (#1217) |
| Population | 50,179 | 20,275 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $370,252 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $79,364 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Hoffman Estates has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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