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Phenix City, AL vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in Phenix City?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 2.5 years older than in Phenix City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or Phenix City?
- Hoover housing costs are 127.4% more expensive than Phenix City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or Phenix City?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 1.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Phenix City.

Things to do in Phenix City?
Phenix City, Alabama is found in Russell County offering its citizens access to parks including Phenix City Riverwalk while also having shopping options near Peachtree Mall plus multiple restaurants including Just Friends

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

 Phenix City, ALHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$43,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$167,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Phenix City    2 Reviews

Phenix City Ala--Has got to be the arm pit of the south---Lack of jobs makes it a very dangerous place to live,crime is out of control --drugs are every where and the  More

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I live in Fort Mitchell and the school ratio teacher to student at Fort Mitchell is incorrect. Its more like 25 students per teacher and its growing rapidly as many  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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