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Hoover, Alabama

city · Jefferson County (primary) , Madison County, Shelby County

At a glance

92,642
Population
$412,200
Median home value (all homes)
36% above U.S. median
$443,268
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,457/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$109,253
Median household income
39% above U.S. median
25.2 min
Average commute
96.4%
Homes with broadband
77.43%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost16% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates62.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hoover
Hoover's Office of Economic & Community Development aims to grow and diversify the economy, redevelop key corridors, and attract talent by fostering a culture of collaboration and economic prosperity. Serving the Businesses & People of Hoover, Alabama.
city Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Department serves as a catalyst for economic development in Huntsville and Madison County, providing resources, connections, and support to startups, growing companies, and established industries.
county Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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