Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Stardome Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
AMC Patton Creek 15 IMAX
Cinema
Aldridge Gardens
Attraction
AMC Classic Lorna Ridge 10
Cinema
Oak Mountain Lanes
Bowling Alley
Vestavia Bowl
Bowling Alley
Buccaneer Stadium
Stadium
Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Hoover Metropolitan Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (53) A+
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
ABC Select Spirits
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chicken Salad Chick
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Yogurt Mountain
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Fitness (8) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Premier Gymnastics
Gym
Sertoma Gym
Gym
J19 Fitness
Gym
Groceries (15) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Jubilee Groceries
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Andy's Market and Nursery
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Mr. P’s Deli
Butcher
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (97) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Howard Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Chace Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Riverchase Sports Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hoover Sports Park Central
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cahaba Riverchase Greenway
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sertoma Park
Park
Sertoma Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Founders Park
Park
Shops (74) A+
Verizon
Electronics
Macy's
Department Store
Macy's
Department Store
Forever 21
Clothing
Five Below
Discount Store
Jared
Fashion
Riverchase Galleria
Mall
PetSmart
Pets
Von Maur
Department Store
Belk
Department Store
Michael Kors
Clothing
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
AT&T
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
JCPenney
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
2nd and Charles
Books
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Rooms To Go
Furniture
Barnes & Noble
Books
DSW
Shoes
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Hoover.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
SE Corner of Lorna Rd & Riverchase Village
Bus Stop
Galleria Mall
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Lorna Rd & Centennial Dr
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Lorna Rd & Treeline Ct
Bus Stop
1650 US 31
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Lorna Rd & Carousel Ct
Bus Stop
NW Corner of US 31 & Hoover Ct
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Lorna Rd & Little Valley Rd
Bus Stop
NW Corner of US 31 & McGuire Rd
Bus Stop
SE Corner of US 31 & Buena Vista Dr
Bus Stop
SW Corner of US 31 & Vestavia Parkway
Bus Stop
NE Corner of US 31 & Vestivia Pkwy
Bus Stop
SW Corner of US 31 & Massey Rd
Bus Stop
SE Corner of US 31 & Waldridge Rd
Bus Stop
SW Corner of US 31 & Waldridge Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Hoover is 113/100 - which is 28% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Hoover crime rates are 1,657 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Alabama
Property Crime
1,560 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
97 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Hoover is $92,984 - which is 108% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$92,984 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hoover Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Urgent Care Family Medical Center
Clinic
PT Orthodontics
Dentist
Cahaba Pain and Spine Care
Doctor
Koslin & Kahn PC
Dentist
Norwood Clinic
Clinic
Birmingham Smiles Dentistry
Dentist
Hoover Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Hoover Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Hoover Fire Dept Station 3
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
MedCenter Hoover
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
KidsStreet Urgent Care
Clinic
MainStreet Family Care
Clinic
Neil's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vestavia Hills Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Hoover Police Substation
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hoover Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Hoover home prices are $298,400 - which is 132% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$298,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A-

The Hoover graduation rate is 94% - which is 19% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (18) F
Hoover Christian School
Riverchase Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary School
Riverchase United Methodist Day School
Gwin Elementary School
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Prince Of Peace Catholic School
Pizitz Middle School
Heritage Christian Academy
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Crossroads School
Bluff Park Elementary School
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Deer Valley Elementary School
West Elementary
High Schools (6) F
Hoover Christian School
Riverchase Career Connection Center
Hoover High School
Heritage Christian Academy
Indian Springs School
Vestavia Hills High School
Crossroads School
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ratings A-

Hoover has an overall rating of 79% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A-
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A Picnic In The Park In Hoover, AL 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) I lived in Hoover, Alabama for five years before I relocated to be closer to my family. I enjoyed everyday that I spent in Hoover. My favorite thing to do in Hoover was go to the parks. There are twelve different parks within Hoover that offer fun for entire families or relaxing ...Read More fields of grass where you can be alone and read or enjoy a quiet family picnic. I always liked taking my cousins to the park and watching them play on the swings and merry go round.

I made it a point to visit the Aldridge Botanical Garden which is located on seven acre's of land and has a lake with walking trails. The flowers and plants radiate beauty and lovely detail. It is completely impossible to not feel relaxed in the gardens.

I love to shop and The Galleria was always my favorite place to go shopping in the city. It is a huge mall that made it impossible to not find what you needed. You could go grocery shopping or even get a massage right in the middle of the mall. It is the twenty fourth largest mall in the united states so you can imagine just what you could find in the mall.

There were many things to do at night in the city of Hoover as well, local bars and night clubs offered entertainment and a chance to socialize within the community. I was never without something to do in Hoover. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hoover? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Howard Lake Park
      Unknown Name
      Chace Lake Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Stardome Comedy Club
      AMC Patton Creek 15 IMAX
      Aldridge Gardens
      AMC Classic Lorna Ridge 10
      Oak Mountain Lanes
      Vestavia Bowl
      Buccaneer Stadium
      Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      Panda Express
      Steak 'n Shake
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      McDonald's
      Nothing Bundt Cakes

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hoover? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Hoover.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hoover? The cost of living in Hoover is 113/100 - which is 28% higher than Alabama.
      Hoover
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hoover? Hoover crime rates are 1,657, which are 23% lower than Alabama
      Total Crime
      1,657 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -30%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hoover? The median income in Hoover is $92,984 which is 108% higher than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $92,98468% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,91757% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      41% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Hoover a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Neil's Pharmacy
      Ross Bridge Pharmact
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Ross Bridge Internal Medicine
      Cahaba Pain and Spine Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Hoover home prices? Hoover home prices are $298,400 - which is 132% higher than Alabama
      Median home value
      $298,40062% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15522% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      11% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Hoover have good schools? The Hoover graduation rate is 94% - which is 19% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Hoover a good place to live? Hoover has an overall rating of 79% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      7 total surveys

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