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About
Life in Hoffman Estates
If you're considering Hoffman Estates, know that you're looking at a solid middle-to-upper-middle-class Chicago suburb with real economic stability. The median household income hovers near $110,000 and the job market is genuinely diverse—beyond the legacy of Sears, you've got Japanese manufacturers, the NBA G League's Windy City Bulls at Arena, and steady professional opportunities across sectors. Median home values around $350,000 reflect typical suburban pricing for the region, and rent averages $1,734 monthly if you're leasing.
Hoffman Estates at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
35.4%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Hoffman Estates: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hoffman Estates, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.0%), and 13.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
58.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 36% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Hoffman Estates
In Hoffman Estates, rent runs 36% above the IL average, and home values are 34% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,096
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $404,075 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Hoffman Estates and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hoffman Estates is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hoffman Estates Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute28.5 min avg
How Hoffman Estates residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hoffman Estates, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hoffman Estates runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
75.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
668.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hoffman Estates Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Hoffman Estates, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Hoffman Estates is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Hoffman Estates, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Hoffman Estates is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hoffman Estates has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.2"
Annual Snowfall
34.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 1.90" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.70" |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 2.09" |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 3.64" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 83°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.92" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
St Alexius Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric · 3.9 mi away · Streamwood
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Elk Grove Village
Northwest Community Hospital 1
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Arlington Heights
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates's student/teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Hoffman Estates
Private for-profit · 2-year · 123 students · 57% graduate · median earnings $67,642 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
9.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $31,810 · 50% graduate · median earnings $59,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
12.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 183 students · in-state tuition $20,500 · 88% graduate · median earnings $61,393 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates Branch Library
1550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates
North Hoffman Branch
3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates
Cities Near Hoffman Estates
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hoffman Estates FAQ
Is Hoffman Estates, Illinois affordable?⌄
Hoffman Estates's median rent is $1,734/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $106,806/year. Median home value is $351,900.
Is Hoffman Estates, Illinois safe?⌄
Hoffman Estates's violent crime rate was 75 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 669 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?⌄
Hoffman Estates has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Hoffman Estates is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,734/month and median household income is $106,806/year. The median home value is $351,900. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Hoffman Estates is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from