Fairhope, AL vs Grove City, OH
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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Grove City
76.6
#330 nationally
Grove City leads in cost of living index (101 vs 118). Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.5). Grove City leads in average commute (23 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Grove City, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 76.6 (#330) |
| Population | 24,974 | 42,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $336,312 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $84,765 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+28.4 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Grove City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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C
76.6 Score
Grove City, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,312
Population
42,782
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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