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Olive Branch, MS vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Olive Branch?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 0.1 years younger than in Olive Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Olive Branch?
- Hoover housing costs are 18.6% more expensive than Olive Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Olive Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 0.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olive Branch.

Things to do in Olive Branch?
Olive Branch, Mississippi is situated in DeSoto county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Snowden House Museum to William Jr Buford Park combined with stores like Southaven Towne Center and local food spots like Five Guys

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

 Olive Branch, MSHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$81,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$321,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olive Branch    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Olive Branch used to be the perfect small town with large city access, but the city of Memphis became so bad we've been affected tremendously over the past few years.   More

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We moved to Olive Branch, MS in 2002 and have been very pleased with our choice. Housing is less expensive than in the other Memphis Metro areas and with the tax breaks  More

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Over 18 years ago

city struggling to keep up with  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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