Hoffman Estates

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Hoffman Estates, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,631

Population

50,011

Renter Mix

28% Rent

Hoffman Estates is your kind of suburb

Suburban Upscale Peaceful Diverse Family-Friendly Scenic

Situated in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago, Hoffman Estates provides residents with a tranquil reprieve from city life. Natural beauty engulfs the whole town, which happens to be home to more than 4,000 acres of forest preserves. As a result, there are abundant opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation. Among Hoffman Estates’ many outdoor venues are the sprawling Arthur L. Janura Forest Preserve, Paul Douglas Forest Preserve, and Fabbrini Park.

While Hoffman Estates touts a peaceful atmosphere overall, residents also enjoy access to the many diverse events held at the Sears Centre Arena. Shopping opportunities abound in and around the town, from the Arboretum of South Barrington to Woodfield Mall. Quick access to I-90 affords Hoffman Estates residents easy commutes to Chicago’s Loop.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$96,832

Average: $119,265

Education

19,511

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

26,992

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Hoffman Estates has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hoffman Estates, IL is $1,331 for a studio, $1,642 for one bedroom, $1,997 for two bedrooms, and $2,758 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hoffman Estates has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,642/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$3,134/month
1,657 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,011/month
896 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,696/month
1,373 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

John Muir Literacy Academy

Public

Grades K-5

435 Students

Lincoln Prairie School

Public

Grades K-8

364 Students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

358 Students

Fairview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

502 Students

Neil Armstrong Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

497 Students

Dwight D Eisenhower Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

617 Students

Lincoln Prairie School

Public

Grades K-8

364 Students

J B Conant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,503 Students

Hoffman Estates High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,067 Students

Higgins Education Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stillman Nature Center
  • Northern Illinois Raptor Center
  • Arthur Janura /Carl Hanson / Poplar Creek / Shoe Factory Preserve
  • Crabtree Nature Center
  • Baker's Lake Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.