Hoover, AL vs Orland Park, 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
Orland Park
73.7
#690 nationally
Orland Park leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.1). Orland Park leads in walk score (28 vs 17). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 34 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Orland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 73.7 (#690) |
| Population | 92,448 | 57,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $414,279 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $97,365 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.0 |
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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
73.7 Score
Orland Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$414,279
Population
57,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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