City safety & data profile

Hoffman EstatesIL

Hoffman Estates, IL is a 52K-resident city in Cook County with a median household income of $106,806.

Cook County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hoffman Estates, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hoffman Estates has a population larger than 80% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $351,900, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

52K
Population
Top 20%
By size
$106,806
Median income
$351,900
Median home
7.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates posts a median household income higher than 74% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Hoffman Estates area.

Top 26%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Hoffman Estates

Where Hoffman Estates income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$106,806 Top 26% higher than 74% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hoffman Estates, IL beyond the headline numbers

Hoffman Estates sits inside Cook County, Illinois, at roughly 42.04°N, -88.08°W. Population 52,138, $106,806 median household income. Median home value $351,900, median rent $1,734. Poverty rate 7.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hoffman Estates's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.7%, then high blood pressure at 27.1%. 2 hospitals in/around Hoffman Estates, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hoffman Estates from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
52,138
Hoffman Estates
Median Income
$106,806
+57% vs avg
Median Home Value
$351,900
+55% vs avg
Median Age
39.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cook County) - Hoffman Estates's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
5.2M-1%
Median Income
$83,498+53%
Median Home Value
$324,500+40%
Poverty Rate
13.5%-20%
Unemployment
7%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hoffman Estates, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,734/mo
Poverty Rate
7.1% -50% vs avg
Unemployment 4.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 48.5%
Work From Home 18.1%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 50%
African American 6.1%
Asian 25.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.7%
High Blood Pressure
27.1%
Obesity
25.2%
Physical Inactivity
19.7%
Binge Drinking
18.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
10%
Diabetes
9.9%
Current Smoking
9.5%
Current Asthma
8.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.4%
Annual Checkup 77.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.5%
Stroke
2.5%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
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0
★
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
HOFFMAN ESTATES · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hoffman Estates, IL? ▼
Hoffman Estates, IL has a population of 52,138 people, located in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Hoffman Estates? ▼
The median household income in Hoffman Estates, IL is $106,806 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
What is the median home value in Hoffman Estates? ▼
The median home value in Hoffman Estates, IL is $351,900. Median rent is $1,734/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hoffman Estates? ▼
The top health indicators in Hoffman Estates include Short Sleep Duration (33.7%), High Blood Pressure (27.1%), Obesity (25.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hoffman Estates? ▼
Hoffman Estates has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hoffman Estates? ▼
The median age in Hoffman Estates, IL is 39.2 years. 48.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hoffman Estates, IL is located in Cook County, Illinois. With a population of 52K and a $106,806 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hoffman Estates area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Hoffman Estates's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cook County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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