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Bloomington, IL vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Bloomington?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 2.9 years older than in Bloomington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Bloomington?
- Hoover housing costs are 82.9% more expensive than Bloomington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Bloomington?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 7.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bloomington.

Things to do in Bloomington?
Bloomington Illinois provides an array of options for any kind of traveler including Miller Park Zoo or entertainment at Bloomington Center for Performing Arts .

Things to do in Hoover?
Hoover, Alabama is a bustling suburb just south of Birmingham known for its modern shopping centers and various outlets.

 Bloomington, ILHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$69,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bloomington    18 Reviews

If you're not from here it might be hard to figure out that Bloomington and Normal are actually one city mushed together, so make sure you look up info on Normal, IL  More

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Over 11 years ago

Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

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Bloomington-Normal as a city is full of resturants and movie theaters. The downtown bar scene is dominated by ISU, IWU, and HCC students. The colleges can have some fun  More

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Reviews for Hoover    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hoover is in central Alabama and is a suburb of Birmigham. It has a mild four season climate wellsuited to nature lovers, golfers, and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Hoover, Alabama has a wide range of home buying opportunities. A huge plus is the up and coming TND community at The Preserve. The homes in this quaint neighborhood  More

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Over 20 years ago

Good municipal facilities (City Recreation Center, great library, good police and fire protection). Good schools (especially for Alabama). Traffic is heavy at  More

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