The typical Hoover home was worth $437,458 in September 2026, a record and up 2.90% in a year, Zillow says. Homewood rose 6.59%. FHFA metro index up 3.41%.
Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Figures come from Zillow Research’s public data files (September 2026, the latest month published) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index (second quarter of 2026). This page is refreshed monthly.
The typical Hoover home was worth $437,458 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. That is the highest figure on record for the city and 2.90% above September 2025, when it was $425,113. The index has risen every month for the past year, from $423,860 in August 2025.
Where to look things up
- Recent sales by address: our real estate transfers page, from county records
- Your home’s value for tax purposes: the Jefferson County property portal; appeals go to the Board of Equalization, 205-325-5566
- Zillow’s data files: Zillow Research
- Federal price index: FHFA House Price Index
Ten years of Hoover home values
| September | Typical value | Change on a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $273,526 | |
| 2018 | $293,493 | |
| 2020 | $319,379 | |
| 2021 | $361,151 | +13.1% |
| 2022 | $406,177 | +12.5% |
| 2023 | $413,808 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $419,682 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | $425,113 | +1.3% |
| 2026 | $437,458 | +2.9% |
Values jumped in 2021 and 2022, then slowed to gains of 1% to 2% a year. The past 12 months have been the strongest since 2022. Over five years the typical Hoover home has gained 21.1%, and over 10 years about 60%.
How Hoover compares with its neighbors
Zillow’s September 2026 index for the cities around Hoover:
| City | September 2026 | September 2025 | One-year change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | $1,054,515 | $970,355 | +8.67% |
| Homewood | $568,543 | $533,376 | +6.59% |
| Vestavia Hills | $563,923 | $541,717 | +4.10% |
| Hoover | $437,458 | $425,113 | +2.90% |
| Helena | $365,238 | $355,893 | +2.63% |
| Pelham | $325,023 | $318,033 | +2.20% |
| Birmingham | $134,165 | $137,465 | -2.40% |
| Bessemer | $131,838 | $130,616 | +0.94% |
Hoover sits in the middle of the area market: well above Pelham and Helena to the south, well below the Over the Mountain cities of Homewood, Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook to the north.
The metro trend
The FHFA all-transactions index for the Birmingham, Alabama, metro area stood at 319.01 in the second quarter of 2026, up 3.41% from 308.48 a year earlier, according to FHFA’s metro index file. The index tracks repeat sales and refinance appraisals of the same homes with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, so it measures price change, not a price.
The Census figure
The Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey five-year estimate puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Hoover at $391,300, from owners’ own estimates collected from 2019 to 2023. It runs below Zillow’s figure because it is older and self-reported. See our Hoover population and growth page for more Census figures.
How to read these numbers
The Zillow Home Value Index is Zillow’s estimate of the typical home value in the middle of the market (the 35th to 65th percentile), smoothed and seasonally adjusted, for all single-family homes and condos. It is not a sale price, and Zillow revises earlier months when it publishes a new one. The FHFA index compares the same houses over time. Neither replaces an appraisal or the county’s value for tax purposes.
What this means for you
- Buyers: Hoover prices are at a record, but rose more slowly than the Over the Mountain cities.
- Owners: a higher market value can mean a higher tax value; watch for the spring valuation notice and the protest window.
- Sellers: Zillow’s index is a typical value, not your home’s price.
Related: property taxes, moving to Hoover and schools.
Neighborhood by neighborhood: home values by ZIP code for 10 Hoover areas in our Hoover neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Hoover?
The typical Hoover home was worth $437,458 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. That is a record high for the city and 2.90% more than in September 2025.
Are home prices going up in Hoover?
Yes. Zillow’s index for Hoover has risen every month for more than a year, and it is up 21.1% over five years and about 60% since September 2016.
How do Hoover home prices compare with Vestavia Hills and Homewood?
In September 2026 Zillow put the typical home at $563,923 in Vestavia Hills and $568,543 in Homewood, against $437,458 in Hoover. Pelham was $325,023 and Helena $365,238.
What is the median home value in Hoover according to the Census?
The Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey five-year estimate puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Hoover at $391,300.
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