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Mechanicsville, VA vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Mechanicsville?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 3.4 years younger than in Mechanicsville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Mechanicsville?
- Hoover housing costs are 8.7% more expensive than Mechanicsville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Mechanicsville?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 2.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mechanicsville.

Things to do in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville, Virginia sits within Hanover County featuring numerous attractions such as Cool Springs Battlefield or Meadow Farm Museum combined with stores like Rutland Commons Shopping Center and multiple dining spots including Caz's Pub.

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

 Mechanicsville, VAHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$84,833  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.56  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mechanicsville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hanover High was ranked the number 1 school in the region by Richmond Magazine. Wonderful principal, committed teachers, IB diploma. We have been extremely happy with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia may seem to have a reasonable income tax rate (5.0%) but when you add up all the other taxes i.e. Personal property tax, business property tax, sales tax,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mechanicsville is a nice place to live, the climate is great. Of course it's Virginia - so if someone doesn't like the weather they just have to hang around a few days  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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