Hoover, AL vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 17). Hoover leads in median household income ($101,765 vs $52,891). Hoover leads in average commute (25 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoover, AL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#809) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 92,448 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,268 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $101,765 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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