Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Town0
Birmingham

Hoover

#2 in Best Places to Live in Birmingham Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Alabama
  • 179 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B-
    View Full Report Card
    Hoover is a town in Alabama with a population of 84,150. 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 Hoover...
    Population
    84,150

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $271,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,048
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Hoover
    Get Rates
    • $0 Lender Fee on Home Loans Limited Time Only
    • Biggest Home Loan Sale Ever. Low interest rates. Get a quote today!
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.

    Hoover Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      35
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      19.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      38.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      248.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      818.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      74.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Hoover

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,038
    National
    $55,322
    Search for Jobs in Hoover
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges
    Places like Hoover
    More

    Hoover Reviews

    179 reviews
    All Categories
    Hoover has been a very nice place to live. I am a high school student and a part time worker. For the past three years I have been attending Spain Park High School which is one of the best schools in the state. I have found living here very comfortable and safe and I would definitely recommend it to others. I am originally from Huntsville, Alabama and I believe that Hoover is a better place to live. Other than the poor traffic Hoover has a lot of great things to offer. These things include: lots of places to eat and hangout, great schools, and even a safe environment for families to live in. I have been very pleased with Hoover in the 4 years that I have been here.
    Start Your Review of Hoover
    Rate It!
    Hoover is a city of many things. Specifically diversity. No matter where you go you will see all types of diversity. Age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, religion, and style. Always something different everywhere you walk. In high school the group that I hung around was me (hispanic), my friend daniel (Mexican), another yusef(Lebanese), and luke(white).
    Great city.

    Solid schools. About a 15-20 minute drive to downtown Birmingham for nightlife. New subdivision with a sizable lake and several other housing options very close to schools and places to eat. Several stores and restaurants that promote healthy living. Not a long travel to Birmingham or to any other popular venues. Recent shooting at public mall, but other than that there is not much violence or crime. Great place to raise a family. Small sales tax, but there are many affordable places for shopping and eating. Quite diverse city. Several places for jobs.