Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hoover

Hoover, AL has 4 income-based rental properties offering 150 total units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,457 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024), affordable housing here can provide meaningful savings for eligible renters. All 4 properties have been inspected and scored, with 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good.

Properties

150

Total units

94/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$1,457/mo

Affordability in Hoover, AL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Hoover is $1,457 per month and the median household income is $109,253 annually. About 29% of households rent their homes, reflecting a predominantly owner-occupied market where affordable rental options can be limited.

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

78 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Hoover Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 78 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 4 HUD-assisted properties in Hoover mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 59 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Hoover

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hoover earns a Walk Score of 59 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 32. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit options typical of this suburban area.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

18 schools · 1 districts

Schools

Hoover is served by 18 public schools across 1 district, including 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$109,253 median income

Cost of Renting in Hoover, AL

The median household income in Hoover is $109,253 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. This reflects the broader market, where the median asking rent is $1,457 per month (Census ACS 5-Year).

Affordable and income-based housing can provide significant relief in this market. Hoover has 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 150 units, giving renters who qualify access to rents set below market rate.