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Hoover, AL vs Binghamton, NY

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Are people in Binghamton older or younger than people in Hoover?
- The Median Age in Binghamton is 2.2 years younger than in Hoover.

Are housing costs cheaper in Binghamton or Hoover?
- Binghamton housing costs are 66.5% less expensive than Hoover housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Binghamton or Hoover?
- The average commute for residents of Binghamton is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hoover.

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

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

 Hoover, ALBinghamton, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,828329,725,481
 Median Income$95,970  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$381,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.13  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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