This oasis of a place, Hoffman Estates, is only 29 miles South of Chicago. It takes about 45 minutes to Chicago Loop and about 40 to O'Hare airport, and 50 minutes to Midway. It is very well connected to the surrounding cities by bus and rail. The train takes some 30 minutes to reach Chicago Loop.

It is surrounded within easy reach (within 3-4 miles) by a number of other similar towns, Schaumburg, South Barington, Streamwood, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, etc.

The houses, depending on their size and location, cost anything between $150,000 and $310,000. For those who want to rent, the average cost is around $400 for single-family houses. The average income of the residents is $75,000.

Hoffman Estates boasts of a fast-paced economy with industry leaders like Sears, Roebuck and Co Merchandise Management Group as their residents. The company has an 800-acre site at Hoffman Estate. Sixty-two percent of the population commutes during the daytime to work; around 13 per cent are employed in the town itself in industries such as manufacturing, health, retail trade, educational and so on.

Hoffman Estates houses one of the largest elementary schools in the State of Illinois. For colleges and university, it depends on its neighbors, within a radius of 30 miles. Hoffman Estates also has a 356-bed hospital facility employing over 400 doctors.

Hoffman Estates has a mind-boggling 550 acres of parkland, consisting of more than 60 parks, three golf courses, and other entertainment avenues. These include Juniper Park, Lexington Park Recreation Centre, New Britany Park, and Colony Point Nature Area among others. Its community is

close knit, educated and employed. Hoffman Estates is in close proximity to the Woodfield Shopping Mall, which comprises of 255 plus stores.

Given the large expanse of land of this town, where ranches are the order of the day and the close location to the surrounding towns, Hoffman Estates drawn on all he good things while still keeping its identity and privacy. The public services, transport and other facilities are

available to the residents of Hoffman's Estates easily, since most of the neighbors are within a radius of 5 miles. Hoffman Estates is an oasis among the new settlements; a joy to know and comfort to live in.