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An industrial suburb in North Birmingham
In 1922, Andrew J. Hooper traded his few acres of land in Fairfield to buy over 30 acres of tree-covered, hilly terrain in the North Birmingham community. Named after its founder, Hooper City soon emerged as a point of pride for Birmingham’s Black community. With help from leaders of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, First Baptist Church of Hooper City became one of the South’s first "movement" churches during the Civil Rights Era. Today, the neighborhood of about 800 homes remains proud of its rich history. Residents still gather for Sunday services at First Baptist and regularly share memories of their hometown on a Facebook group page. Many people moved to Hooper City during the mid-20th century to work at the neighboring industrial plants, “but now with the nearby interstates, most people commute to Downtown Birmingham,” says Jill Griffin, a local Realtor with EXIT Homestyle Realty.
Feel welcomed when you visit Hooper City.
Enjoy your time in Hooper City.
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Post-war bungalows, new traditionals and contemporary craftsman homes
Most Hooper City homes sit on an isolated, flat piece of land just south of a large industrial park along Daniel Payne Road. The residential streets are wide, forming a grid-like pattern around long, rectangular city blocks. Homes typically reflect post-war architectural styles, with wooden bungalows and ranch-style homes made of brick. Some split levels and new traditional homes cluster in quiet cul-de-sac communities a bit further north. These slightly newer houses sit immediately west of Interstate 22. In the most northern parts of Hooper City, developers are building modern Craftsman-style homes equipped with the latest technology and appliances. Griffin says this kind of new construction is quite common throughout the neighborhood. “It’s a much more affordable area that’s still close to downtown – that’s why a lot of investors are buying land and renovating the older properties; you really have the ability to make good on your investment over there.” Throughout the neighborhood, buyers can find historic fixer-uppers for $20,000 to $70,000 or purchase a completely renovated new traditional home for $120,000 to $250,000. The new constructions further north typically list closer to $350,000.
Well manicured lawns are common in Hooper City.
Ranch style homes are a staple in Hooper City.
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Carver students can apply for the Hooper City Alumni scholarship
Neighborhood kids may enroll in Birmingham City Schools such as Hudson K-8. While this school scores a D-plus on Niche, George W. Carver High receives a C-rating. The Hooper City Alumni Association, Inc. has established a scholarship to help Carver students pursue a college education. Each year, the alumni board selects one student applicant to receive a $500 scholarship every semester of college.
Signage on George W. Carver High School
Entrance to Hudson K-8 School
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Sidewalks connect to the Hooper City Park and Rec Center
From 4th Street, residents follow the narrow sidewalks to Hooper City Park Recreation Center. The park has fenced-in tennis courts, a basketball court and a baseball field where the local Little League practices. A toddler-geared playground sits next to the red-brick rec center building. Here, senior residents come together for group exercise classes, and families host yearly reunions and birthday parties.
Shoot some hoops at the Hooper City Recreation Center.
Get your feet wet on a hot summer day at Five Mile Creek in Hooper City.
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Local hot spots across Interstate 65
Hooper City has no restaurants or retailers, but a few local hot spots are just a short drive away. Directly across Interstate 65, Ruth’s Cafe is one of North Birmingham’s long-time staples, serving homecooked Southern soul food in a cafeteria-style setting. Locals crowd its tiny dining room for karaoke on Thursday nights and head back the following evening to watch live music performances. Only a short drive north, “Gardendale has a lot of little local establishments and some national retailers too,” Griffin says. Independent big-box stores like Walmart and smaller shopping centers are anchored by chain grocers and discount department stores. Several fast-food chains and some popular local restaurants are sprinkled throughout this main shopping and dining area.
Enjoy a beautiful summer day in Hooper City.
Catch a Baron's game near Hooper City.
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Environmental factors
Industrial air pollution has long been a concern for residents of Hooper City and the greater North Birmingham community. While it’s an ongoing issue, residents from all over the area regularly come together to fight for the safety of their community. Through their collective efforts, the city recently implemented the North Birmingham Environmental Collaboration Project, which works to evaluate and combat environmental injustice across North Birmingham.
Explore the day in Hooper City.
Find fresh vegetables in the community garden of Hooper City.
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Central highways make commuting downtown a breeze
Interstate 22 cuts through the center of Hooper City, and Interstate 65 runs along its eastern edge. “The interstates will put you in Gardendale in about 10 minutes, and you can head about 7 minutes in the other direction to get to Downtown Birmingham’s entertainment district and the UAB Medical Center,” Jill Griffin says. A few fixed-route busses stop along 38th Avenue, but the downtown commute is about three times as long, so most people prefer to drive.
Head to downtown Birmingham from Hooper City and explore the Magic City.
Head downtown and check out Good People Brewing Company near Hooper City.
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Hooper City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hooper City, Birmingham sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Hooper City, Birmingham over the last 12 months is $176,500, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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