Hoover, AL · Houses & Market Data

Hoover, Alabama houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Hoover, AL (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $391,300, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Hoover houses and the broader area.

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Hoover, AL is in Jefferson County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Hoover and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 92,401, with a median household income of $107,822. Census data puts the median value of houses in Hoover at $391,300.

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Market overview

Hoover housing market

Hoover is in Jefferson County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Hoover and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$391,300

Population (Census ACS)

92,401

Median household income

$107,822

County price trend (2025)

2.21% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Hoover market snapshot

Population

92,401

County

Jefferson County

Median Household Income

$107,822

Median Home Value (city)

$391,300

Median Gross Rent

$1,404/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+2.2%

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Why Hoover

What makes Hoover different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hoover's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $391,300.

County Price Trend

Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.21% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Hoover has an estimated population of 92,401 and a median household income of $107,822, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Hoover's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Hoover

County guide: Jefferson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Hoover.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Jefferson County communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Helena, Lipscomb, Midfield, Brighton, Mountain Brook, Bessemer, Fairfield, Birmingham, Hueytown, McDonald Chapel, Pleasant Grove, McCalla, Edgewater, Minor.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Indian Springs Village (~3.7 mi), Pelham (~5.3 mi), Meadowbrook (~6.2 mi), Eagle Point (~7.9 mi), Brook Highland (~8.4 mi), Highland Lakes (~9.4 mi), Chelsea (~11.0 mi), Alabaster (~11.1 mi), Brantleyville (~11.6 mi), Shoal Creek (~12.1 mi), Westover (~15.9 mi), Columbiana (~16.9 mi), Vandiver (~17.2 mi), Montevallo (~17.4 mi), Dunnavant (~17.6 mi), Pea Ridge (~18.3 mi).

Census & home facts

Hoover data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

92,401

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$391,300

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$107,822

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,404

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.21%

Census place type

city

County

Jefferson County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

49.67 sq mi

Census GEOID

0135896

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Hoover

Schools

Jefferson County — 57 schools, 35,951 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by Jefferson County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Hoover FAQ

What are houses worth in Hoover, AL?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Hoover at $391,300.

How much do houses cost in Hoover, AL?

For owner-occupied houses in Hoover, Census ACS data shows a median value of $391,300. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Hoover, AL?

Hoover houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Hoover, AL?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hoover's population at approximately 92,401.

What's the median rent in Hoover, AL?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hoover at approximately $1,404 per month.

What is the median household income in Hoover, AL?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hoover at approximately $107,822.

Is the Hoover housing market growing?

Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.21% annual change in 2025.

Is Hoover, AL affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Hoover's median home value at about 3.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Hoover, AL?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Jefferson County for many Hoover addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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