Hoover is a city in Jefferson and Shelby counties in middle central Alabama.
Hoover is one of Alabama's most dynamic cities. Hoover residents enjoy a quality of life that is unsurpassed in the Southeast. The scenic beauty of wooded mountains, valleys and rippling streams is within reach of our people.
Hoover is home to the Riverchase Galleria, one of the largest shopping centers in the Southeast and Alabama's most visited tourist destination. It is one of the largest mixed-use centers in the US (about 2 million square feet) including shopping, hotel, and office space.
Although civic efforts offer a wide range of activities for its citizens, it is the level of individual involvement from the community that fills local libraries, baseball games, art shows, sporting events and parks with lots of friends and neighbors. Take a look at just some of the activities that are in store for a new resident of Hoover.
Moss Rock Waterfall - A perfect balance of nature and community, Moss Rock Preserve is a beautiful 250 acre nature preserve abundant with trees and plants, rock outcroppings, streams, waterfalls, wildlife and other unique natural features.
Housing Cost
Hoover, Alabama offers a wide array of home styles and prices! Residential developments at the high end of the price spectrum include those found in Greystone and The Preserve. Greystone offers golf course living while The Preserve features classic southern architecture with a community oriented environment. Other popular developments in Hoover include Trace Crossings, Riverchase, Ross Bridge, and Highland Lakes.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $227,400
Information taken from city data.com
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 67,469. Hoover covers 43.7 square miles and has an elevation of 1,946 feet above sea level.
Information taken from city data.com
Climate
Hoover, AL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Hoover is 56.42 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 6.82 Inches.
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