Best Places to Live in Hoover, Alabama

Hoover, Alabama is a bustling suburb just south of Birmingham known for its modern shopping centers and various outlets. Mid-sized city - North-central Alabama, about 300 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

State: Alabama
County: Jefferson County
Metro Area: Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area
City: Hoover

Zip Codes: 35242 35226 35244
Cost of Living: 5.9% higher
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 618 ft above sea level

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Hoover, Al Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Arts and culture
Diversifying economy
Mild winters

Cons
Air service
Crime rates
Summer heat and humidity

What Bert Has To Say About Birmingham-Hoover Metro Area

Birmingham is one of the South’s most misunderstood cities. A former steel and manufacturing center once known as the “Pittsburgh of the South,” Birmingham is still thought by many outsiders to combine the grittiness of this legacy with some of the other more unsavory images of the old South. But the truth is far different: Birmingham has experienced a major economic turnaround, and while not quite as far along as noted Southern stars like Charlotte, Raleigh Durham and Atlanta, the area has come a long way.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Hoover is 1.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hoover jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Hoover's cost of living is 5.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Hoover's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Hoover, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Jefferson county remained strongly Democratic, 55.8% to 42.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Hoover's population is 91,371 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 7.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Hoover is Real Estate: $381,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.9%.

SCHOOLS

Hoover public schools spend $11,847 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.9 students per teacher in Hoover. More Education

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Housing Market in Hoover

It's a good time to buy in Hoover. Home Appreciation is up 8.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Hoover is $381,600.

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Reviews for Hoover 3 Reviews

Mild 4 season climate - 2/8/2010
Hoover is in central Alabama and is a suburb of Birmigham. It has a mild four season climate wellsuited to nature lovers, golfers, and... Read More

Patrick | Birmingham, AL | Reply | No Replies

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Surprise in Alabama - 6/22/2006
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... Read More

Kathy | Birmingham, AL | Reply | No Replies

Hoover Standard of Living - 8/17/2005
Good municipal facilities (City Recreation Center, great library, good police and fire protection). Good schools (especially for Alabama). Traffic is heavy at... Read More

Todd | Birmingham, AL | Reply | No Replies

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ZIP CODES IN HOOVER, ALABAMA

35242 35226 35244

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