Population
Hoffman Estates
51,186
Ballenger Creek
25,866
Median Income
Hoffman Estates
$109,683
Ballenger Creek
$108,385
Home Value
Hoffman Estates
$340,400
Ballenger Creek
$369,800
Rent
Hoffman Estates
$1,764
Ballenger Creek
$1,913
Crime Rate
Hoffman Estates
1.50
Ballenger Creek
N/A
Cost of Living
Hoffman Estates
165.6
Ballenger Creek
166.5
Avg Temp
Hoffman Estates
N/A
Ballenger Creek
N/A
Unemployment
Hoffman Estates
3.6%
Ballenger Creek
3.7%
How Similar Are Hoffman Estates & Ballenger Creek?
Ballenger Creek is Hoffman Estates's #4 most similar city
6 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Hoffman Estates
51,186
Ballenger Creek
25,866
Hoffman Estates has a 49% larger population than Ballenger Creek.
Political Leaning
Hoffman Estates
28.4%
Ballenger Creek
44.4%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Ballenger Creek has a stronger Democratic lean (36% difference).
Unemployment
Hoffman Estates
3.6%
Ballenger Creek
3.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 1% difference.
Median Income
Hoffman Estates
$109,683
Ballenger Creek
$108,385
Both cities have similar median income — just a 1% difference.
Home Values
Hoffman Estates
$340,400
Ballenger Creek
$369,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Hoffman Estates
32.6%
Ballenger Creek
31.9%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
Hoffman Estates
52.9%
Ballenger Creek
52.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 1% difference.
Cost of Living
Hoffman Estates
165.6
Ballenger Creek
166.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 1% difference.
6 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Hoffman Estates and Ballenger Creek share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Hoffman Estates
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Ballenger Creek
Hoffman Estates leads in 1 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHoffman Estates has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,581 vs $2,015 in Ballenger Creek (22% lower). Hoffman Estates has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,781 vs $2,246 in Ballenger Creek (21% lower). Hoffman Estates scores 135.4 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 165.7 in Ballenger Creek.
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBallenger Creek has a median property tax of $3,595 vs $7,802 in Hoffman Estates (117% lower). Ballenger Creek has a vacancy rate of 2.6% compared to 4.7% in Hoffman Estates. Hoffman Estates has a owner-occupied of 74.2% compared to 67.0% in Ballenger Creek.
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Hoffman Estates leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHoffman Estates: 28,510 vs Ballenger Creek: 14,267 for labor force. Hoffman Estates has a poverty rate of 5.3% compared to 11.9% in Ballenger Creek. Hoffman Estates has a government sector of 49.8% compared to 39.1% in Ballenger Creek.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHoffman Estates has a bachelor's degree or higher of 32.6% compared to 31.9% in Ballenger Creek. Ballenger Creek has a high school diploma or higher of 47.2% compared to 46.0% in Hoffman Estates.
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Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHoffman Estates has a population of 51,186, about 2x the size of Ballenger Creek (25,866). Ballenger Creek skews younger with a median age of 34.4 vs 38.9.
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Foreign Born
White
Black
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Asian
Hoffman Estates
Ballenger Creek
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareHoffman Estates: 4.3 vs Ballenger Creek: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Ballenger Creek: 4 vs Hoffman Estates: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHoffman Estates has a public transit of 2.5% compared to 1.1% in Ballenger Creek. Ballenger Creek has a bicycle of 1.1% compared to 0.1% in Hoffman Estates. Ballenger Creek has a work from home of 21.4% compared to 15.7% in Hoffman Estates.
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