Buckeye, AZ 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.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.6). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 32.5 min). Hoover leads in walk score (17 vs 14).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Hoover, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 72.9 (#809) |
| Population | 108,909 | 92,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $443,268 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $101,765 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+10.4 |
D+
69.6 Score
Buckeye, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$394,709
Population
108,909
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southwest
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C-
72.9 Score
Hoover, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$443,268
Population
92,448
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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