Fairhope, AL vs Rockville, MD
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
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $85,456). Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.1). Fairhope leads in cost of living index (118 vs 157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Rockville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 69.9 (#1160) |
| Population | 24,974 | 67,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $615,698 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $122,470 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 56 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+53.3 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Rockville 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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D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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