Hoffman Estates, IL vs Pickerington, OH
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
Pickerington
74.7
#568 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 19). Pickerington leads in average commute (26 min vs 29.4 min). Pickerington leads in crime level (3.7 vs 4.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Pickerington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 74.7 (#568) |
| Population | 50,179 | 25,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $424,650 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $114,573 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+24.1 |
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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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74.7 Score
Pickerington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$424,650
Population
25,256
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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