Annapolis, MD vs Hoover, AL

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Annapolis

62.7

#1827 nationally

vs

Hoover

72.9

#809 nationally

Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 22.2). Annapolis leads in walk score (48 vs 17). Hoover leads in cost of living index (111 vs 137).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Annapolis, MD Hoover, AL
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1827) 72.9 (#809)
Population 40,552 92,448
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $627,429 $443,268
Median Household Income $97,219 $101,765
Average Commute 29.2 min 25 min
Walk Score 48 17
Crime Level 22.2 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 137 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+10.4
Annapolis, MD
D-
62.7 Score

Annapolis, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$627,429

Population

40,552

Crime

High

Walk Score

48

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Hoover, AL
C-
72.9 Score

Hoover, AL

Alabama community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$443,268

Population

92,448

Crime

Low

Walk Score

17

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