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Hoover
  • Town in Alabama

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade A
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Hoover is a town in Alabama with a population of 91,371. Hoover is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. Living in Hoover offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hoover there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hoover and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Hoover are highly rated.

About

About Hoover...
Population
91,371

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$316,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,217
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Hoover Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    79.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    17.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    31.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    149.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,977.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    116.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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