Fairhope, AL vs Post Falls, ID
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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.2). Fairhope leads in median household income ($85,456 vs $71,042). Post Falls leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 24,974 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+51.8 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Post Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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D+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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