Clive, IA vs Fairhope, 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.

Clive

73.3

#753 nationally

vs

Fairhope

69

#1262 nationally

Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 5.7). Clive leads in median household income ($124,908 vs $85,456). Clive leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 24.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Clive, IA Fairhope, AL
WhereAtHome Score 73.3 (#753) 69 (#1262)
Population 19,005 24,974
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $432,260 $473,256
Median Household Income $124,908 $85,456
Average Commute 20.7 min 24.7 min
Walk Score N/A N/A
Crime Level 5.7 3.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 110 118
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.9 R+58.2