Greenbelt, MD 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.

Greenbelt

70.5

#1096 nationally

vs

Hoover

72.9

#809 nationally

Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 17.8). Greenbelt leads in walk score (41 vs 17). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 32.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Greenbelt, MD Hoover, AL
WhereAtHome Score 70.5 (#1096) 72.9 (#809)
Population 24,360 92,448
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $281,555 $443,268
Median Household Income $82,019 $101,765
Average Commute 32.8 min 25 min
Walk Score 41 17
Crime Level 17.8 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 117 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+10.4
Greenbelt, MD
C-
70.5 Score

Greenbelt, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$281,555

Population

24,360

Crime

High

Walk Score

41

Northeast View Greenbelt, MD →
Hoover, AL
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 View Hoover, AL →

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