HOOVER
Did you know that Hoover was recently listed on MONEY Magazine's 2006 list of Best Places to Live in America? That's right! Hoover was ranked #75 among America's Best Small Cities. (August 2006, Volume 35, Number 8)
Did you also know that Hoover was featured "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family"? According to Kathleen Shaputis, the author, some of the best reasons to live in Hoover are �Lush, green streetscapes, award-winning schools, a dynamic business environment, low crime and pollution, and tremendous community spirit.�
We tend to agree. Published by Career Press, the book is in its third edition. It spotlights everything from small towns to large cities from all over the United States. Information on climate, economy, schools, crime statistics, cost of living, and community life are compiled in a concise format. While Hoover was cited for things such as a low crime rate, low cost of living, award-winning schools, and recreation areas such as Moss Rock Preserve and Aldridge Gardens, it's Hoover's "sense of small-town pride and commitment among its residents" that make Hoover such a wonderful place for families.
Hoover Facts
Sixth largest city in Alabama
More than 73,000 residents
Size - approximately 50 sq. miles
Median household income - $71,964
School system is the third largest city school system in state of Alabama and is ranked among the best in the state. Record $136 million budget for 2005 fiscal year.
Located approximately 12 miles from Birmingham International Airport
Major roads and highways: I-65, I-459, US Highway 31, US Highway 280, AL Highway 150
Average High Temp in January - 54 deg F; 5.5" Average Precipitation
Average High Temp in July - 92 deg F; 4.6" Average Precipitation
Hoover Features
Over 200 restaurants
World-class shopping centers including outdoor promenades and the largest shopping mall in the Southeast
Award-winning golf courses - part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Five additional private golf courses located in Hoover
Barons Baseball - Double-A affiliate of Chicago White Sox
Aldridge Gardens - A lush botanical gardens featuring the snowflake hydrangea cultivated by Eddie Aldridge.
Moss Rock Preserve - Over 250 acres of trees, wildlife, and natural rock formations
Nationally recognized Police & Fire Departments
