Hoover, AL vs Maple Heights, 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.
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 11.0). Maple Heights leads in walk score (40 vs 17). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $49,877).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Maple Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 80.3 (#83) |
| Population | 92,448 | 22,984 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $135,790 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $49,877 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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