The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35244 sells for about $525,000, or $195 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,472 a month.
ZIP 35244
The 35244 housing market remains resilient with steady price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by the area's strong school district and proximity to major employment hubs, keeping the market competitive despite higher interest rates.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools, convenient retail access, and a manageable commute to Birmingham.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 4.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 35244, Alabama
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Hoover area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern; local law enforcement maintains a proactive community policing strategy.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Hoover City School District, which is recognized for strong academic performance and extensive extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, with standard insurance coverage typically including wind and hail provisions.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Birmingham employment core and significant retail development along the Highway 31 and I-65 corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution. County (Jefferson County, Alabama) — Jefferson County Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed by the Tax Assessor based on market value, with specific exemptions available such as the Regular Homestead Exemption for primary residences and Over 65/Disability exemptions. County (Jefferson County, Alabama) — Delinquent Ad Valorem Tax Lien Sale and Redemption Regime: Unpaid property taxes create an automatic first-priority statutory tax lien.
Residents primarily commute via I-65 and US-31, with average travel times to downtown Birmingham ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive access to the Hoover Met Complex, Moss Rock Preserve for hiking, and proximity to the Galleria shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, supported by a mix of luxury apartment complexes and single-family home rentals.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, retail, and professional services, with major employers including the City of Hoover and regional medical centers.
The area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transit, with I-65 serving as the primary artery connecting the ZIP to the broader Birmingham metro area.
Development is currently focused on high-density residential projects and commercial revitalization along the John Hawkins Parkway corridor.
The Jefferson and Shelby County tax assessors utilize annual market-based valuation models to determine property assessments.
Parcels are subject to Hoover City School District taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with competitive rates available through multiple national carriers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profile tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Topgolf Birmingham411.4 mi
- Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure4.410.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Birmingham4.11.1 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park Birmingham Amusement Park in Pelham, Alabama4.31.7 mi
- Activate Games4.94.1 mi
- Barber Motorsports Park4.916.4 mi
- Hoover Metropolitan Complex4.62.8 mi
- Topgolf Birmingham411.4 mi
- Birmingham Race Course Casino3.717 mi
- Coca-Cola Amphitheater4.211.7 mi
- Birmingham Zoo4.28.7 mi
- Oak Mountain State Park4.85 mi
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens4.89.1 mi
- McWane Science Center4.710.4 mi
- Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure4.410.9 mi
- Barber Motorsports Park4.916.4 mi
- Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum4.916.3 mi
- McWane Science Center4.710.4 mi
- Vulcan Park and Museum4.78.9 mi
- Birmingham Museum of Art4.810.9 mi
- Oak Mountain State Park4.85 mi
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens4.89.1 mi
- Railroad Park Foundation4.710 mi
- Red Mountain Park4.86.3 mi
- Veterans Park4.712.3 mi
- Topgolf Birmingham411.4 mi
- Avondale Brewing Company4.511.3 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley4.35.4 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Ross Bridge4.54.4 mi
- Highland Park Golf Course4.310.2 mi
- Riverchase Galleria4.31.1 mi
- The Summit Birmingham4.57.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at 20 Midtown4.510.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Edgemont Town Center4.57 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.22 mi
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport4.314.1 mi
- Birmingham Airport Authority4.614.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional venue for baseball and multi-sport events.
350-acre park featuring hiking trails and unique rock formations.
One of the largest shopping and dining destinations in Alabama.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).