Median Income
$107,428
household / year
Median Home Value
$330,300
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,661
gross / month
Cost of Living
103
national avg = 100

Is Hoffman Estates, IL a Good Place to Live?

Hoffman Estates is a mid-sized city of 51,744 in Illinois, with a median household income of $107,428 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Hoffman Estates stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hoffman Estates is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hoffman Estates city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Hoffman Estates's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hoffman Estates costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric Hoffman Estates, IL National Avg
Median Home Value $330,300 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,661 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 74.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income $107,428 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hoffman Estates's violent crime rate is 149.6 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
149.6 /100k
Property Crime
992.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hoffman Estates is served primarily by SD U-46. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Hoffman Estates, IL National Avg
School District SD U-46 —
Elementary Schools 38 —
Middle Schools 8 —
High Schools 7 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 14.4:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.7% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 91.3% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hoffman Estates sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 37.1 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

MetricHoffman Estates, IL
Average High — January32.3°F
Average High — July86.9°F
Annual Precipitation37.1"
Annual Snowfall34.0"

Demographics

MetricHoffman Estates, ILNational Avg
Population51,744—
Median Age38.138.9
Unemployment Rate3.7%3.7%
Avg Commute Time29.4 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)54.4%59.3%
Black or African American5.4%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.8%18.9%
Asian24.6%6.3%
Under 1823.1%22.2%
65 and over13.4%16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Barrington, IL 2 mi Streamwood, IL 3 mi Schaumburg, IL 4 mi Inverness, IL 4 mi East Dundee, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60192 60169

Hoffman Estates vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hoffman Estates's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hoffman Estates roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $330,300 and median rent is $1,661/month.
Hoffman Estates's violent crime rate is 149.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 992.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hoffman Estates are operated by SD U-46. The district has 38 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 48.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hoffman Estates, IL has a population of 51,744, a median household income of $107,428, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hoffman Estates averages 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.1 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hoffman Estates, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60192, 60169.
The population of Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 51,744 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hoffman Estates: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $330,300, median household income $107,428, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoffman Estates side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.