Culpeper, VA 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.3). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 34.8 min). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $86,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Hoover, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 72.9 (#809) |
| Population | 21,012 | 92,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $443,268 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $101,765 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 17 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+10.4 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Hoover has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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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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