Hoffman Estates, IL vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 5.2). Hoffman Estates leads in walk score (35 vs 28). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 50,179 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+13.2 |
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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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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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