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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Petal, MS vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 3.1 years older than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Petal?
- Hoover housing costs are 103.0% more expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

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

 Petal, MSHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews
Cayla · Petal, MS
Petal native
Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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Reviews for Hoover    3 Reviews
Patrick · Birmingham, AL
Mild 4 season climate
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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Kathy · Birmingham, AL
Surprise in Alabama
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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Todd · Birmingham, AL
Hoover Standard of Living
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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