Hoffman Estates, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Hoffman Estates, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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B
Income Around average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,159 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2324.8 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 18,013 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Hoffman Estates declined by 3.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 48,159 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Hoffman Estates is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.6% of residents. That is 1.7 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,577 19.9% -1.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,367 23.6% +1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,284 21.4% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,462 15.5% -1.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Hoffman Estates and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 48.9% Illinois 49.4%
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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 | $102,235 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.36% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Hoffman Estates is about 22% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $319,257 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,758 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.6% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Hoffman Estates is about 15.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,758 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Hoffman Estates spend about 50 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 210 hours, about 8.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Hoffman Estates | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.2 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.3 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 210 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,498 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| 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 25 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 | 2.65 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
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, 48,159 residents against a local median of 38,420. The measure that sets Hoffman Estates, IL apart most is median home price: $319,257, 20% above the local median of $265,775.
The cities themselves spread $74,041 on median home price, so Hoffman Estates, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. 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 | 48,159 | $102,235 #1/4 | $319,257 #1/4 | 25.2 min #2/4 |
| Streamwood, IL | 38,420 | $95,390 | $193,913 | 26.8 min |
| Schaumburg, IL | 78,574 | $99,871 | $265,775 | 24.0 min |
| Hanover Park, IL | 30,659 | $93,488 | $267,954 | 25.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
How many people live in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
About 48,159 people live in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, in 18,013 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 37.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
Averaged over its land area, Hoffman Estates, Illinois has 2,325 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Hoffman Estates, Illinois an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($319,257 against $102,235), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,758 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
Unemployment in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
45.8% of adults in Hoffman Estates, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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