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Joplin, MO vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Joplin?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 1.3 years older than in Joplin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Joplin?
- Hoover housing costs are 129.1% more expensive than Joplin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Joplin?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Joplin.

Things to do in Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

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

 Joplin, MOHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$46,849  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$166,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  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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