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Huntsville, AL is a city in the northern part of Alabama that is growing rapidly and becoming a popular destination for tourists. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Huntsville offers a unique combination of culture, technology, and outdoor activities. With its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, it’s easy to see why people are flocking to this area to experience all it has to offer. The city’s attractions include outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and camping; museums like the U.S. Space & Rocket Center; great dining options; live music venues; and plenty of shopping centers. Visitors have praised Huntsville's friendly locals who are happy to share their knowledge and tips about the area. The city also boasts excellent public transportation which makes it easy to get around town without having to rent a car. All in all, Huntsville has something for everyone and is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
based on 53 ReviewsGet to know Huntsville with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Huntsville
Honest Mixed Review about Everything - 3/9/2024
Low cost of living, and all the amenities you need within a short distance. However, the city really hasn't gone through gentrification. There isn't a "nice" part of town except for a few neighborhoods that have larger houses then others. The main shopping area Bridgestreet is next to some very crime ridden areas, and the crowd that comes out after 6pm is very different then the crowd during the day. Additionally, something I've noticed here that I've taken for granted in most other areas is having parks to go and walk at. Dublin park (one of the only parks in the area) is not conducive to walking. The labor shortage also seems to have hit Huntsville more then other places due to a combination of factors. One thing I've noticed is that workers are very lazy here, and unhelpful. You just have to lower your expectations when you live here because the cost of living is much lower then other places in the country. If you want to save money this is the place to be, and you definitely can
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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 for the people who live here and have lived here for more then half their lives. They’re creating a place for only upper middle class or higher. Who’s going to make your food? Or even be your nurse? Huntsville used to be so diverse but now it’s rich a-holes.
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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 for the people who live here and have lived here for more then half their lives. They’re creating a place for only upper middle class or higher. Who’s going to make your food? Or even be your nurse? Huntsville used to be so diverse but now it’s rich a-holes.
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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 southerners" are salty about how the city is diversifying because they have little man syndrome and can't stand the new talent coming into town to replace
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Good for employment but not to live. - 11/25/2020
This used to be a decent place, but it has rapidly declined. With the employment boon came the usual problems of increased crime and influx of homeless. Just look at the crime statistics. They're way higher than the national average. At one time the Five Points area was a coveted historic area, but now it's an overpriced haven for the homeless and crime. I've lived in the area for a year and there have been three killings less than a mile from where I live; one was two blocks.
I can't wait to get moved out of this city. Housing is way overpriced everywhere because of the demand. If you can find an affordable place it's usually in a very sketchy neighborhood. If you want to be safe and have some money left over at the end of the month, find a place about twenty or thirty miles
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Serious review-- 20 years in Huntsville. - 10/25/2020
OK, I have read all the reviews for this place, I think. Most have a grain of truth. I have lived here for 20 years. I grew up in Italy, France, and Germany. I have lived before in Virginia, Seattle, and Orlando, FL. I've traveled all over the US, and have family in at least 5 other states. So I have some basis for a fairly rounded review.
I'm going to go through the CONS first, but do stick around for the PROS, because I am of the opinion that this is a good place to live. The BIGGEST CON by far is: pollen. Honestly, I am not sure if its pollen that causes the sinus infections people are always getting here, but its some kind of air thing. From Nashville TN to the north down to Birmingham AL in the south the pollen, or other pollutant, is a problem for everyone here from time to time, usually in the Spring and the Fall, but can also last all summer long to an extent. Even one of my dogs get so allergic in the spring, we have to give her benedryl every night and every
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Huntsville is a fun place to live ,work and play - 8/21/2019
Huntsville,Alabama is "firing on all cylinders" you could say. It's job market is pretty hot with a new 1.6 billion dollar Mazda-Toyota plant with about 4 to 10,000 jobs expected to generate from it along with about 4,000 FBI job transfers over a 5 year plan to the Redstone Arsenal. The city has worked very hard to diversify its workforce. Cummings Research park is the 2nd largest in the US and when you combine a NASA center (Marshall Space Flight Center) , a Military base (Redstone Arsenal ) you have a very strong economy. The downtown is on the move with expansion of a new concert hall at the VBC , a new banking headquarters is going up (Redstone Federal Credit Union), over five new hotels are in the works , Hospital expansion, a new Federal courthouse, city hall are in the planning stages .Big retail and entertainment developments such as Bridge Street ,Mid City, and Town Madison are attracting the national scene with Top Golf , High Point Climbing, Dave and Buster's, Duluth
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Great small town--but VERY spread out - 7/31/2019
We are military that retired here. Yes, it's conservative & lacking in strong municiple mgmt, but we are fairly liberal from the North. I tell people to give Huntsville 1.5-2 yrs, & you will begin to see its a great little town as you meet friends & enjoy activities. We've lived her for 12 years & raised kids here. We are very active in the athletic community (running, biking, hiking, swimming, golf).
NEVER buy a house before you live here--deal with the inconvenience and little added expenses and RENT for at least a year. It is VERY spread out, & I became a realtor just because so many military folks made choices in home buying that they regret (ie, traffic patterns, distance from cultural activities, etc).
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Happy in Huntsville - 5/1/2018
Huntsville, AL is my home, and I love it here! The culture is a mix of Southern Hospitality and limitless innovation. The traffic is not bad at all compared to other places my friends live. We have some of the best schools in the Nation. There are fun events going on all the time to include family activities, music, arts, food & beverage and more. There are restaurants with unique and delicious selections and a large selection of craft beer.
Huntsville has been recognized by Forbes, Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal and many other publications as one of the Top Ranked Cities in the US related to cost of living, salaries, STEM, business climate, growth and innovation.
I also feel tremendous pride about living in a place where the Defense of our Freedom is a central focus. There are literally rocket scientists everywhere. There are young professionals working on innovative solutions that will change our world. It is a pleasure to live in place where I feel
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