The Town FilesHoover, Alabama
City in Jefferson County · population 92,606 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $412,200
- Household income
- $109,253
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 38.4
Hoover is a city of 92,606 people in Jefferson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $412,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 96% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 95% of Alabama towns.
How Hoover ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hoover is worth $412,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $109,253, which is more affordable than 15% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,457 a month. 71.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hoover | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $412,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,457 | $834 |
| Median household income | $109,253 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Hoover
| People | Hoover | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Hoover
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoover since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 5, 1963 about 4.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 171 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 100 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 30, 2002.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 21, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4632: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 367,081 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,562 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Hoover itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Hoover
18 public schools with 13,524 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | 9-12 | 2,884 | 15.9 |
| Spain Park High School | 9-12 | 1,502 | 16.0 |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | 6-8 | 1,164 | 15.5 |
| Berry Middle School | 6-8 | 1,111 | 15.6 |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | 6-8 | 865 | 13.7 |
| Trace Crossings Elementary School | PK-5 | 758 | 15.5 |
| Deer Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 749 | 15.3 |
| Bluff Park Elementary School | PK-5 | 618 | 15.8 |
| Riverchase Elementary School | PK-5 | 617 | 14.3 |
| Rocky Ridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 541 | 13.5 |
| Gwin Elementary School | PK-5 | 516 | 12.9 |
| South Shades Crest Elementary School | PK-2 | 500 | 14.3 |
Towns near Hoover
- Pelham, AL5.3 mi · 24,318 people · home $299,800
- Homewood, AL5.8 mi · 26,414 people · home $558,500
- Meadowbrook, AL6.2 mi · 9,688 people · home $423,700
- Vestavia Hills, AL7.3 mi · 39,102 people · home $530,000
- Helena, AL7.7 mi · 20,914 people · home $330,700
- Eagle Point, AL7.9 mi · 2,903 people · home $493,800
- Brook Highland, AL8.4 mi · 7,406 people · home $427,400
- Midfield, AL8.6 mi · 5,211 people · home $107,600
Hoover questions
Is Hoover, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hoover scores better for retirees than 66% of Alabama towns and quieter than 9%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Hoover?
The median owner-occupied home in Hoover is valued at $412,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,253, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,457 a month.
What is the weather like in Hoover?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Hoover get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hoover since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 5, 1963. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)