Hoover, AL vs Maple Grove, 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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.1). Hoover leads in walk score (17 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in median household income ($127,001 vs $101,765).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 92,448 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.6 |
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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C
75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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