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Germantown, MD vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Germantown?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 1.7 years older than in Germantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Germantown?
- Hoover housing costs are 0.7% more expensive than Germantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Germantown?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 13.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Germantown.

Things to do in Germantown?
Germantown Maryland lies just outside Washington D.C., providing access to both small-town charm and big-city amenities; there are plenty of shopping destinations here, along with numerous parks and trails where you can practice outdoor recreation activities.

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

 Germantown, MDHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$104,061  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$378,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Germantown    8 Reviews

When I first moved to Germantown, this city was up and coming. It still felt like the country and the air was breathable and not as much traffic. That was in 2010. In 3  More

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Over 12 years ago

Montgomery County is not a dog friendly place if you own pets. The dog regulations do not favor the dog or dog owner and one should consider Frederick, Howard or Carroll  More

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Over 13 years ago

Everything costs more here because of the proximity to Washington D.C. I came from Long Island, NY where it was also expensive. Since I've been here costs go up, but  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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