Huntsville, Alabama 

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Population

210,081

+8.6% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

Median Income

$49,060

Median Home Price

$259,100

Median Age

36.9

Comfort Index (Climate)

6.1 / 6.5

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama is a charming city with plenty of attractions for everyone. Nature lovers can explore the scenic Tennessee River or take a hike at Monte Sano State Park. History buffs should check out sites like the US Space & Rocket Center or EarlyWorks Children's Museum to learn more about Huntsville's past. Sports fans can catch a game at Toyota Field, while foodies can sample all kinds of delicious eats throughout town. Shopping lovers should head to Bridgestreet Town Centre or Parkway Place Mall for good deals on all kinds of items. With its pleasant atmosphere and exciting activities, Huntsville is an incredible destination! Mid-sized city - Extreme northern Alabama, 15 miles south of Tennessee border.
State: Alabama
County: Madison County
Metro Area: Huntsville Metro Area
City: Huntsville
Zip Codes: 35810, 35811, 35803, 35801, 35802, 35805, 35806, 35763, 35757, 35816, 13 total
Cost of Living: -9.3% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 644 ft above sea level

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Huntsville, Al Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Strong economy
Low unemployment
Educated population
Cons
Isolation
Infrastructure
Hot, humid summers

What Bert Has To Say About Huntsville Metro Area

Huntsville is a surprising and up-and-coming research, technology and high-tech manufacturing center in extreme north Alabama. It is known as the “Space Capital of America,” a role that started in the 1940’s when a U.S. senator brought famed German scientists, including Dr. Wernher von Braun, to a local U.S. Army arsenal to continue their work.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 3.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Huntsville jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Huntsville's cost of living is 9.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Huntsville's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Huntsville, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Madison county remained moderately Republican, 52.8% to 44.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Huntsville's population is 210,081 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 8.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 19.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Huntsville is Real Estate: $259,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS
Huntsville public schools spend $11,583 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.9 students per teacher in Huntsville. More Education



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Housing Market in Huntsville

It's a good time to buy in Huntsville. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Huntsville is $259,100.
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Reviews for Huntsville   53 Reviews
Way to expensive - 11/14/2021
Everyone is always like “Huntsville is so up and coming”, which it is, but it’s forcing people out of their homes. They’ve created more jobs and places to live but not... Read More

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Way to expensive - 11/14/2021
Everyone is always like “Huntsville is so up and coming”, which it is, but it’s forcing people out of their homes. They’ve created more jobs and places to live but not... Read More

Great people moving in, awful people leaving! - 5/26/2021
There are two types of negative reviews here. 1) People are salty about not being able to afford this place anymore because it's growing. 2) The "ol' country... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
35810, 35811, 35803, 35801, 35802, 35805, 35806, 35763, 35757, 35816, 13 total

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