High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 12.5). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $58,582). High Point leads in walk score (23 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Hoover, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 72.9 (#809) |
| Population | 116,926 | 92,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $443,268 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $101,765 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+10.4 |
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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