Hoffman Estates, IL vs North Plainfield, NJ
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
North Plainfield
69.3
#1229 nationally
North Plainfield leads in walk score (58 vs 35). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $81,219). Hoffman Estates leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 32.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | North Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 69.3 (#1229) |
| Population | 50,179 | 22,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $504,829 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.9 |
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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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D+
69.3 Score
North Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,829
Population
22,566
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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