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Hoover, AL

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Sweet Home Hoover

Shopping Convenient Family-Friendly Safe Suburban

One of Alabama’s largest and fastest growing suburbs, Hoover offers its residents everything there is to love about suburban life. Between well-kept sidewalks, tree-lined streets, beautiful single-family homes, well preserved historic homes, and modern apartment rentals, Hoover is the place to be if you’re hoping for a safe, welcoming environment. A dream for families, Hoover has great schools and nationally recognized hospital facilities.

Known for its several golf courses, Hoover is lush with abundant green spaces. Mock Rock Preserve has boulders, rock formations, forests, streams, and trails great for hiking. Hoover is also known for Riverchase Galleria, a multi-use center for dinning, shopping, entertainment and more. Here you can find your favorite chain restaurants, department stores, a comedy club, and a movie theater.

Situated just 10 miles south of Birmingham, Hoover boasts unbeatable proximity to one of Alabama’s most historic cities, heightening the town’s allure. You may want to call Hoover home if these suburban amenities, combined with access to the big city, are on your wish list.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Hoover, AL is $673 for a studio, $1,055 for one bedroom, $1,255 for two bedrooms, and $1,480 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hoover has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,055/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$2,314/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,556/month
539 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,118/month
566 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

10
out of 10

South Shades Crest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

568 Students

10
out of 10

Greystone Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

424 Students

10
out of 10

Trace Crossings Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

788 Students

9
out of 10

Bluff Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

581 Students

9
out of 10

Robert F Bumpus Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,128 Students

10
out of 10

Berry Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,113 Students

9
out of 10

Ira F Simmons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

882 Students

9
out of 10

Crossroads School

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Spain Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,503 Students

9
out of 10

Hoover High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,841 Students

8
out of 10

Crossroads School

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

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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