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Fayetteville, AR vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 9.9 years older than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Fayetteville?
- Hoover housing costs are 14.9% more expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 3.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

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

 Fayetteville, ARHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  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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