Hoffman Estates, IL vs Portage, IN
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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.4). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $71,317). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 50,179 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Hoffman Estates has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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