Hoffman Estates, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,407 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2240.2 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,163 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Hoffman Estates declined by 3.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 48,249 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Hoffman Estates has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,953 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.80% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hoffman Estates is about 24% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $247,522 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,747 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.4% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Hoffman Estates is about 11.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,747 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hoffman Estates spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 213 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.6 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.2 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 213 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,610 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.4% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 34,891 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,734 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Hoffman Estates is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Hoffman Estates has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.8% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Hoffman Estates has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.4% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Hoffman Estates, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Hoffman Estates, IL is the 2nd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 46,407 residents against a local median of 37,804. Hoffman Estates, IL sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is median home price, 10% above the local median at $247,522 against $225,821. Hoffman Estates, IL has the highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 46,407 | $101,953 #1/4 | $247,522 #1/4 | 25.6 min #2/4 |
| Streamwood, IL | 37,804 | $96,838 | $191,341 | 25.8 min |
| Schaumburg, IL | 75,461 | $97,260 | $244,256 | 23.9 min |
| Hanover Park, IL | 29,338 | $93,347 | $225,821 | 25.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
What is the population of Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The population of Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 46,407, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The population density of Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 2240.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The median household income in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is $101,953, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The median home price in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is $247,522, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.