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Hoover, AL vs Covington, LA

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- The median age of a home in Hoover is 21.4% younger than the median age of a home in Covington.
 Hoover, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age28  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$295,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock36.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.82.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.7$11.0
 Homes Owned64.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented28.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hoover, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,710$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,120  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,140$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,400  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,940  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hoover, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hoover, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.9%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99914.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock9.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9993.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hoover, ALCovington, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200921.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.0%12.2%
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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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Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews
Michele · Bush, LA
Becoming Like a Mini-New Orleans
Over 15 years ago

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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cd · Bush, LA
Quality of Life
Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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laura  · New Orleans, LA
Entertainment center
Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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