Hoover, Alabama has an overall cost of living index of 91.8, which is 8.2 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,457 per month, while the typical home is valued around $412,200. Households earn a median of $109,253 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$109,253
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,457
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$412,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
91.8
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,024
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,155
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,266
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,583
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
91.8
Goods
94.6
Rents / Housing
71.7
Services
90.0
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $114,740 |
| Registered Nurse | $78,180 |
| Elementary Teacher | $58,910 |
| Electrician | $56,010 |
| Accountant | $82,830 |
| Plumber | $55,880 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $255,550 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,400 |
| Operations Manager | $144,420 |
| Market Research Analyst | $70,750 |
| Health Services Manager | $107,970 |
| Truck Driver | $55,340 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
92,642
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,305
Per month
Avg Home Value
$311,667
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 35022 | — | $999 | $227,400 |
| ZIP 35080 | — | $1,483 | $256,100 |
| ZIP 35124 | — | $1,354 | $263,700 |
| ZIP 35211 | — | $969 | $89,100 |
| ZIP 35216 | — | $1,257 | $353,600 |
| ZIP 35226 | — | $1,455 | $366,300 |
| ZIP 35242 | — | $1,368 | $433,800 |
| ZIP 35243 | — | $1,478 | $458,000 |
| ZIP 35244 | — | $1,381 | $357,000 |
January Avg
44°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.7
fair
Hospitals
127
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.0%
Hoover has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 91.8. The US national average is 100, so Hoover is 8.2 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Hoover is $1,457 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hoover is $109,253 per year.
The median home value in Hoover is $412,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Hoover is not yet available.
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
