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Moving to Hoffman Estates, IL
$429,900Median listing price
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About Hoffman Estates
A northwest suburb of about 52,530 (2020 census), Hoffman Estates grew from 1960s farmland into a major corporate and residential hub along the Northwest Tollway. Housing spans classic 1960s–70s subdivisions, townhome communities and newer developments.
Home prices in Hoffman Estates
The median listing price in Hoffman Estates is $429,900.
Top places in Hoffman Estates
- Now Arena (Sears Centre)
- Prairie Stone Sports & Entertainment Park
- Poplar Creek Forest Preserve
- Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club
- Hoffman Estates Park District
- Vogelei Park
- Sunderlage Farmhouse historic site
- Village Green and community events
Commuting from Hoffman Estates
- No in-town Metra station. Nearest options: Milwaukee District West (Schaumburg) or Union Pacific Northwest (Barrington). Driving downtown Chicago is about 40–55 minutes (approximate, ~30 miles via I-90).
Hoffman Estates FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hoffman Estates, IL?
The median listing price in Hoffman Estates is $429,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hoffman Estates, IL?
No in-town Metra station. Nearest options: Milwaukee District West (Schaumburg) or Union Pacific Northwest (Barrington). Driving downtown Chicago is about 40–55 minutes (approximate, ~30 miles via I-90).
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.