Population
Hoffman Estates
51,186
Wylie
58,991
Median Income
Hoffman Estates
$109,683
Wylie
$113,661
Home Value
Hoffman Estates
$340,400
Wylie
$350,100
Rent
Hoffman Estates
$1,764
Wylie
$1,985
Crime Rate
Hoffman Estates
1.50
Wylie
0.66
Cost of Living
Hoffman Estates
165.6
Wylie
171.1
Avg Temp
Hoffman Estates
N/A
Wylie
N/A
Unemployment
Hoffman Estates
3.6%
Wylie
3.9%
How Similar Are Hoffman Estates & Wylie?
Wylie is Hoffman Estates's #7 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Hoffman Estates
51,186
Wylie
58,991
Wylie has a 13% larger population than Hoffman Estates.
Violent Crime
Hoffman Estates
1.50
Wylie
0.66
Hoffman Estates's violent crime is significantly higher than Wylie's — 56% difference.
Property Crime
Hoffman Estates
9.93
Wylie
8.60
Hoffman Estates has a 13% higher property crime than Wylie.
Political Leaning
Hoffman Estates
28.4%
Wylie
38.0%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Wylie has a stronger Democratic lean (25% difference).
Unemployment
Hoffman Estates
3.6%
Wylie
3.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 7% difference.
Median Income
Hoffman Estates
$109,683
Wylie
$113,661
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
Hoffman Estates
$340,400
Wylie
$350,100
Both cities have similar home values — just a 3% difference.
Education
Hoffman Estates
32.6%
Wylie
24.9%
Hoffman Estates has a 24% higher education than Wylie.
Demographics
Hoffman Estates
52.9%
Wylie
56.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Hoffman Estates
165.6
Wylie
171.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 3% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Hoffman Estates and Wylie share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Hoffman Estates leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Hoffman Estates leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDHoffman Estates has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,781 vs $1,931 in Wylie (8% lower). Hoffman Estates has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,581 vs $1,648 in Wylie. Hoffman Estates scores 209.1 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 217.1 in Wylie.
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Housing Market — Wylie leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWylie has a median property tax of $6,414 vs $7,802 in Hoffman Estates (22% lower). Wylie has a vacancy rate of 4.2% compared to 4.7% in Hoffman Estates. Hoffman Estates has a median rent of $1,764 vs $1,985 in Wylie (11% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Hoffman Estates leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHoffman Estates has a per capita income of $49,069 vs $41,611 in Wylie (18% higher). Wylie has a work from home of 18.0% compared to 15.7% in Hoffman Estates. Wylie: 32,095 vs Hoffman Estates: 28,510 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety — Wylie leads
Source: FBI UCRWylie has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.24 compared to 0.99 in Hoffman Estates. Wylie has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 0.64 compared to 2.49 in Hoffman Estates. Wylie has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.66 compared to 1.50 in Hoffman Estates.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Hoffman Estates leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHoffman Estates has a bachelor's degree or higher of 32.6% compared to 24.9% in Wylie. Hoffman Estates has a high school diploma or higher of 46.0% compared to 36.2% in Wylie.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWylie has a population of 58,991, about 1.2x the size of Hoffman Estates (51,186). Wylie skews younger with a median age of 34.8 vs 38.9.
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Hoffman Estates
Wylie
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWylie: 4 vs Hoffman Estates: 3 for with emergency services. Hoffman Estates: 4.3 vs Wylie: 3.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Hoffman Estates leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSHoffman Estates has a public transit of 2.5% compared to 0.4% in Wylie. Wylie has a work from home of 18.0% compared to 15.7% in Hoffman Estates. Hoffman Estates has a drive alone of 69.9% compared to 66.8% in Wylie.
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