Grandview, MO 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.
Grandview
71.3
#993 nationally
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 18.5). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $51,048). Grandview leads in cost of living index (89 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grandview, MO | Hoover, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#993) | 72.9 (#809) |
| Population | 25,436 | 92,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,478 | $443,268 |
| Median Household Income | $51,048 | $101,765 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | D+10.4 |
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71.3 Score
Grandview, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,478
Population
25,436
Crime
High
Walk Score
19
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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