Hoover, AL vs Lakeville, MN
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.
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Lakeville
73.5
#723 nationally
Lakeville leads in median household income ($129,069 vs $101,765). Hoover leads in walk score (17 vs 14). Hoover leads in cost of living index (111 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Lakeville, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 73.5 (#723) |
| Population | 92,448 | 76,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $491,340 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $129,069 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+12.9 |
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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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C
73.5 Score
Lakeville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$491,340
Population
76,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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