Hoover, AL vs Strongsville, 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
Strongsville
75.3
#478 nationally
Strongsville leads in walk score (20 vs 17). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 27 min). Strongsville leads in cost of living index (103 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Strongsville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 75.3 (#478) |
| Population | 92,448 | 45,511 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $369,344 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $101,176 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 103 |
| 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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C
75.3 Score
Strongsville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,344
Population
45,511
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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