Hoover, AL vs Lisle, IL
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
Lisle
75.7
#427 nationally
Lisle leads in walk score (37 vs 17). Lisle leads in crime level (1.2 vs 2.1). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Lisle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 75.7 (#427) |
| Population | 92,448 | 23,222 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $438,465 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $106,265 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.7 Score
Lisle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,465
Population
23,222
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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