Living in Hoover, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hoover · Census data 2020–2024
Hoover has 92,642 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $109,253 (71% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $412,200, the median rent is $1,457/month.
Hoover at a glance
- Population
- 92,642
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $109,253State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $412,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,457/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hoover a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 96% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hoover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hoover the median home value is $412,200, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,457 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,209 a month in housing costs.
Hoover median household income
The median household income in Hoover is $109,253 and the income per person is $57,551. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Hoover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39,594
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.49
Hoover demographics
- Population
- 92,642
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 37,002
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hoover ›
Education in Hoover
62.6% of adults 25 and older in Hoover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 26.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hoover
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Hoover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover | 92,642 | $109,253 | $412,200 | $1,457 |
| Indian Springs Village | 2,537 | $136,836 | $555,800 | $2,264 |
| Pelham | 24,827 | $101,094 | $299,800 | $1,577 |
| Homewood | 27,829 | $94,485 | $558,500 | $1,463 |
| Meadowbrook | 9,117 | $141,862 | $423,700 | $1,365 |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | $134,369 | $530,000 | $1,515 |
| Lipscomb | 2,214 | $41,875 | $90,400 | $1,044 |
| Helena | 21,769 | $115,139 | $330,700 | $1,574 |
| Eagle Point | 3,110 | $151,842 | $493,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hoover, AL?
The median household income in Hoover is $109,253, 71% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hoover?
The median home value in Hoover is $412,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Hoover?
The median gross rent in Hoover is $1,457 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Hoover, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 96% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hoover?
The median age in Hoover is 38.4 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Hoover?
The average commute to work in Hoover is 25 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hoover?
The unemployment rate in Hoover is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hoover?
62.6% of adults in Hoover have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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