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Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Introduction to Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, in Cook county, is 1 miles NE of Schaumburg, Illinois (center to center) and 25 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Hoffman Estates is home to some 49,495 residents.

Hoffman Estates History

Sam and Jack Hoffman purchased the land now known as Hoffman Estates in the year 1954. The Village of Hoffman Estates was incorporated on September 19, 1959. In 1958, the residents wanted to rename the area "Twinbrook"; However, the Homeowners' Association board of directors overruled the residents. The Northwest Tollway was opened in 1958. In the early 1980s, another attempt was made to change the name of the village to East Barrington, but this attempt also failed due to the residential vote.

Hoffman Estates and nearby Attractions

  • Volkening Heritage Farm
  • Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Santa's Village - Illinois
  • Fox River Trolley Museum
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park

Things To Do In Hoffman Estates

While staying in Hoffman Estates, you can visit the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Leisure hours can be spent at the Locust Park, Cottonwood Park, Birch Park, Chino Park, Poplar Creek Forest Preserve, and Chestnut Lake Park. In addition, you can visit the AMF Bowling Centers. It is also worth taking a look around the Hoffman Village Shopping Center and the Hoffman Plaza Shopping Center.

Hoffman Estates Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Hoffman Estates Higher Education

William Rainey Harper College, Elgin Community College, and Devry Institute of Technology are close to the village.

High Points

Hoffman Estates strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHoffman Estates Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hoffman Estates Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hoffman Estates Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hoffman Estates College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Hoffman Estates Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hoffman Estates People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Hoffman Estates Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hoffman Estates, IL

Comparing Hoffman Estates to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals49
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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