Hoover

An aerial view of the Hoover neighborhood.
Star Lake in Hoover is a peaceful retreat for Hoover residents.
An overview of Patton Creek Shopping Center.
The food court in the Galleria.
An aerial view of Star Lake.

Hoover, AL Area Guide

Sweet Home Hoover

Shopping Convenient Family-Friendly Safe Suburban

Located just 11 miles south of Birmingham, Hoover combines suburban comfort with natural scenery in the Appalachian foothills. This Jefferson County community spans 49 square miles of rolling terrain, featuring outdoor destinations like Moss Rock Preserve and the Aldridge Botanical Gardens. The Riverchase Galleria serves as a central shopping destination, while the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium hosts sporting events throughout the year. Current rental trends show average monthly rents ranging from $1,066 for one-bedroom units to $1,623 for four-bedroom homes.

Hoover's established neighborhoods include Greystone, Ross Bridge, and Trace Crossings, each offering distinct architectural styles and community amenities. The city maintains numerous parks and walking trails throughout these areas, connecting residential spaces with natural surroundings. The Library Theatre presents cultural performances year-round, adding to the city's entertainment options. With easy access to I-65 and I-459, residents can quickly reach downtown Birmingham while enjoying a more relaxed pace of life in Hoover.

Explore the City

An overview of Patton Creek Shopping Center.

The food court in the Galleria.

An aerial view of Star Lake.

Stop and take a break with a beautiful view at Aldridge Gardens in Hoover.

Aldridge Gardens in Hoover is famous for its unique statues.

Test out your climbing skills at Moss Rock in Hoover.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hoover, AL is $672 for a studio, $1,058 for one bedroom, $1,291 for two bedrooms, and $1,514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hoover has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,058/month
824 Sq Ft
House
$2,287/month
1,209 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,639/month
402 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,061/month
662 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Hoover, AL

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hoover, AL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

21 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Berry Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Ira F Simmons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Crossroads School

Public

Grades 6-12

Spain Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Hoover High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Crossroads School

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Aldridge Botanical Gardens
  • Oak Mountain State Park
  • Moss Rock Preserve
  • Alabama Wildlife Center
  • Homewood Forest Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.