Hoover, AL vs Maitland, FL
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.
Hoover
72.9
#809 nationally
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Hoover leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.4). Hoover leads in cost of living index (111 vs 134). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $89,871).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Maitland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 69.6 (#1186) |
| Population | 92,448 | 19,215 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $479,666 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $89,871 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+13.6 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Hoover has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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