Hoover is a mid-sized city of 91,995 in Alabama, with a median household income of $101,765
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hoover stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hoover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hoover city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Hoover's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hoover costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hoover, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$366,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,352
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$101,765
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hoover's violent crime rate is 78.0 per 100,000 residents
— 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
78.0 /100k
Property Crime
1257.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hoover is served primarily by Hoover City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hoover, AL
National Avg
School District
Hoover City
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hoover sees average highs of 54.8°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 59.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Hoover's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hoover roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $366,200 and median rent is $1,352/month.
Hoover's violent crime rate is 78.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1257.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hoover are operated by Hoover City.
The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 60.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hoover, AL has a population of 91,995, a median household income of $101,765, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hoover averages 54.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.0 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hoover, AL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 35244, 35226, 35242.
The population of Hoover, Alabama is 91,995 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hoover: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $366,200, median household income $101,765, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hoover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
