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Hoover, Alabama · ZIP 35244

Hoover — ZIP 35244

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Hoover (35244) scores 87/100 — Excellent for Hoover. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $483K.

87OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share6%
Property crime share94%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index77/100
Avg math proficiency60%
Avg reading proficiency69%
Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100
Typical home value$483K
Median rent$1,342/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$483K

Median Rent

$1,342/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,227

Violent Crime

204

Property Crime

1,023

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Shelby County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Brocks Gap Intermediate School02–05521
72%
77%
Riverchase Elementary SchoolKG–05562
66%
75%
Robert F Bumpus Middle School06–081,192
54%
76%
Hoover High School09–122,919
53%
51%
Trace Crossings Elementary SchoolPK–05769
53%
64%
South Shades Crest Elementary SchoolPK–02534Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

36,775

Median Income

$113K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35244 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 35244 has a school score of 77/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35244 is approximately $483K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 35244 in Hoover has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.