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Hoffman Estates, IL vs San Marcos, CA

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- The median age of a home in Hoffman Estates is 37.8% older than the median age of a home in San Marcos.
 Hoffman Estates, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$813,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.62.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned69.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented26.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hoffman Estates, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,280$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,480  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,910$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,840  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,790  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hoffman Estates, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hoffman Estates, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9994.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock38.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock6.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hoffman Estates, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock27.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198918.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
Reviews for Hoffman Estates    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Relative easy access and good services  More

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Hoffman Estates is a good place to live. The best thing is the job market and the availability of good paying jobs. In certain areas housing is reasonably priced for  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hoffman estates growing to greatness is it's motto and ambition. Home of Sears National Headquarters, as well as the newest indoor auditorium the Sears Center, Hoffman  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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