Crestview, FL 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.
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.9). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $61,311). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crestview, FL | Hoover, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#991) | 72.9 (#809) |
| Population | 29,300 | 92,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,788 | $443,268 |
| Median Household Income | $61,311 | $101,765 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.5 | D+10.4 |
C-
71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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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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