The Town FilesHoffman Estates, Illinois
Village in Cook County · population 52,530 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $351,900
- Household income
- $106,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 39.2
Hoffman Estates is a village of 52,530 people in Cook County, Illinois. The median home is worth $351,900, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 93% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 90% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 87% of Illinois towns.
How Hoffman Estates ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hoffman Estates is worth $351,900, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $106,806, which is more affordable than 15% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,734 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoffman Estates | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,734 | $960 |
| Median household income | $106,806 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Hoffman Estates
| People | Hoffman Estates | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 35.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 90.4% |
Weather in Hoffman Estates
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.7°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.0 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoffman Estates since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 125 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 165 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 26, 2019.
Severe weather in Cook County since 1996
Cook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| November 20, 2023 | Flood | DR-4749: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cook County
Cook County had 2,565,567 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,931 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Hoffman Estates itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Hoffman Estates
14 public schools with 9,896 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| J B Conant High School | 9-12 | 2,598 | 16.7 |
| Hoffman Estates High School | 9-12 | 2,095 | 13.9 |
| Dwight D Eisenhower JHS | 7-8 | 667 | 12.4 |
| Frank C Whiteley Elem School | K-6 | 564 | 15.7 |
| Lakeview Elem School | K-6 | 540 | 12.0 |
| Neil Armstrong Elem School | K-6 | 475 | 11.0 |
| Fairview Elem School | K-6 | 471 | 14.7 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | PK-6 | 469 | 18.0 |
| John Muir Literacy Academy | K-6 | 453 | 10.5 |
| MacArthur Intrntl Spanish Acad | K-6 | 441 | 13.0 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | PK-6 | 394 | 12.7 |
| Timber Trails Elementary School | PK-6 | 377 | 14.0 |
Towns near Hoffman Estates
- South Barrington, IL1.8 mi · 5,077 people · home $908,300
- Streamwood, IL3.5 mi · 39,577 people · home $271,200
- Schaumburg, IL4.0 mi · 78,723 people · home $330,400
- Inverness, IL4.2 mi · 7,616 people · home $715,600
- Hanover Park, IL5.7 mi · 37,470 people · home $274,200
- East Dundee, IL5.8 mi · 3,152 people · home $300,000
- Barrington Hills, IL5.9 mi · 4,114 people · home $913,600
- Barrington, IL6.1 mi · 10,722 people · home $582,500
Hoffman Estates questions
Is Hoffman Estates, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoffman Estates scores better for retirees than 37% of Illinois towns and quieter than 14%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Hoffman Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoffman Estates is valued at $351,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,806, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,734 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoffman Estates?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 13.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 34.0 inches of snow.
Does Hoffman Estates get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoffman Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)