Hoover, AL

Living in Hoover

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 43
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 16
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Schools 77
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Residents

85k Population +6.6k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
58% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black19%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate13%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$89k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$291k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$917 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hoover

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Hoover

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hoover

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding66
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hoover, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hoover, AL

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Indian Springs School
3 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Hoover, AL

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Samford University
6 miles, N
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Miles College
9 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hoover, AL

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Airports

Airports near Hoover, AL