Evanston, IL vs Hoover, AL
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.
Evanston
74.7
#562 nationally
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Evanston leads in walk score (76 vs 17). Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.9). Hoover leads in cost of living index (111 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evanston, IL | Hoover, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#562) | 72.9 (#809) |
| Population | 75,070 | 92,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $494,604 | $443,268 |
| Median Household Income | $93,188 | $101,765 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.4 |
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74.7 Score
Evanston, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$494,604
Population
75,070
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Midwest
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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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