Hoffman Estates, IL vs West Palm Beach, FL
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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Hoffman Estates leads in crime level (4.1 vs 15.8). Hoffman Estates leads in median household income ($107,428 vs $64,044). West Palm Beach leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 50,179 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+0.8 |
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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D
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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