Hoover, AL
Overall Livability
84
out of 100
π
84
Livability
π°
73
Affordability
π
97
Educational Attainment
π‘
85
Crime & Safety
β
β
Weather
City Overview
Population
91,995
Median Age
38
Median Income
$101,765
Poverty Rate
5%
Housing
Median Home Value
$366,200
Median Monthly Rent
$1,352
Homeownership Rate
70%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
46%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher97%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher60%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband96%
Average Commute Time
27 min
π
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime (per 1k)
0.98
Property Crime (per 1k)
15.94
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Pros
- βVery affordable cost of living
- βHighly educated population
- βLow crime rate
- βExcellent broadband internet access
- βStrong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
24%
18β34
21%
35β54
28%
55β64
11%
65+
16%
Key Facts
- Population
- 91,995
- Median Income
- $101,765
- Median Rent
- $1,352
- Median Home Value
- $366,200
- Median Age
- 38.3
- Homeownership
- 70%
- Broadband Access
- 96%
- Avg Commute
- 27 min
Nearby Cities
- Birmingham17 km
- Tuscaloosa69 km
- Montgomery125 km
- Huntsville158 km
- Mobile325 km
Featured In Rankings
- #23Most Affordable Cities in America (2026)
- #17Most Educated Cities in America (2026)
- #17Best Cities for Healthcare Workers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Teachers (2026)
- #25Best Cities for Retail Workers (2026)
- #18Best Cities for Retail Managers (2026)
- #25Best Cities for Customer Service Workers (2026)
- #10Best Cities for Insurance Workers (2026)
- #13Best Cities for Hospitality Workers (2026)
- #14Best Cities for Counselors (2026)
Other Cities in Alabama
- Tuscaloosa105,797
- Mobile186,316
- Montgomery199,819
- Birmingham200,431
- Huntsville215,025
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 73
- Educational Attainment
- 97
- Crime & Safety
- 85
- Weather
- β