Hoffman Estates, IL vs Round Rock, TX
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
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29.4 min). Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 32). Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 50,179 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+2.5 |
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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C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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