Hoover, AL vs Spokane Valley, WA
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
Spokane Valley
68.9
#1276 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.6). Spokane Valley leads in walk score (30 vs 17). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $66,483).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Spokane Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 68.9 (#1276) |
| Population | 92,448 | 108,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $418,234 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $66,483 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 6.6 |
| 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 | R+5.0 |
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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D+
68.9 Score
Spokane Valley, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$418,234
Population
108,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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