At a Glance
Median Income
$107,822
$55,944 per capita
Home Value
$391,300
Zillow: $438,571
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
78/100K
1,272/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
9.3% smoking rate
How Hoover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hoover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hoover a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hoover residents earn a median household income of $107,822 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,944. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hoover is $391,300 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,571. Median rent is $1,404/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Hoover reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,272/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
60.8% of adults in Hoover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hoover has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population92,401
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,860/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,822
Per Capita$55,944
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$391,300
Rent$1,404
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$438,571
Housing Units38,642
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent78/100K
Property1,272/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault55/100K
Burglary78/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation538 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hoover was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.