Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $500K
- Median rent
- $2,250/mo
- Days on market
- 17 days
- Gross rental yield
- 5.40%
- STR vs LTR
- $197/mo STR · $2,250/mo LTR
The median listing price in Hoover, AL ZIP 35226 is $499,900 as of July 2026.
The median market rent in Hoover, AL ZIP 35226 is $2,250/month as of July 2026.
The median days on market in Hoover, AL ZIP 35226 is 17 days as of July 2026. The market is currently neutral.
At a median list price of $499,900 and a median rent of $2,250/month, the gross rental yield in Hoover, AL ZIP 35226 is 5.40% as of July 2026.
In Hoover, AL ZIP 35226, median Airbnb revenue is $197/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,250/month as of July 2026.
Hoover, AL 35226 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 35226
Report Date: July 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Hoover, AL are averaging 6.55%, reflecting a market environment where rates have remained elevated throughout 2026.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- 461,000 as the median sold price remains the primary indicator of realized market value in 35226 and suggests recent transactions are settling below typical asking levels, which may indicate increased buyer negotiation leverage. neutral
- 499,900 median listing price exceeds the median sold price, which appears to create pricing friction as sellers' expectations are higher than recent transaction prices and may lead to longer negotiations or concessions.
- 17 median days on market points to relatively brisk visibility for listed homes but does not preclude selective bargaining; combined with the observed listing/sold gap, sellers may need to be prepared to respond to offers rather than rely on full-price demand. moderate
- 6.55% current 30-year fixed mortgage rate and elevated interest rate pressure are macro constraints that may temper buyer affordability and could prolong time-to-contract despite a market temperature that reads as neutral; sellers and investors should factor borrowing cost sensitivity into pricing and marketing strategies.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.
Quick sale indicating strong buyer demand and competitive market conditions.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 6.55% rate, 0.7% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 7/19/2026
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