Hoover

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Hoover, AL

Area Guide

Sweet Home Hoover

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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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Hoover, AL is $673 for a studio, $1,060 for one bedroom, $1,268 for two bedrooms, and $1,483 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hoover has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,060/month
824 Sq Ft
House
$2,067/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,786/month
380 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,191/month
662 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

21

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Deer Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

740 Students

Riverchase Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

603 Students

Bluff Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

581 Students

South Shades Crest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

568 Students

Brock's Gap Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

492 Students

Robert F Bumpus Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,128 Students

Berry Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,113 Students

Ira F Simmons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

882 Students

Crossroads School

Public

Grades 6-12

Spain Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,503 Students

Hoover High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,841 Students

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 November 2025.