What BestPlaces Users Say about Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama is a mid-sized city located in the northern part of the state. It is known for its strong economy, with a concentration of scientific and technology companies, as well as its proximity to the Redstone Arsenal military base. The city also offers a variety of recreational and cultural activities, making it a popular place to live for both families and young professionals.
Many users on BestPlaces.net have shared their thoughts and experiences about living in Huntsville, Alabama. Overall, the majority of reviews are positive, with many praising the city's affordable cost of living and job opportunities. However, there are also some critical opinions, particularly about the traffic and lack of diversity. Here are four specific excerpts from different user reviews that highlight both the positive and negative aspects of living in Huntsville.
1. User "Mark" shares, "I've lived in Huntsville for over 20 years and have seen it grow and develop into a great place to live. The job market is strong, and the cost of living is reasonable. Plus, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, from hiking to water sports. Overall, I would highly recommend Huntsville as a place to call home."
2. On the other hand, user "Sarah" states, "I recently moved to Huntsville for a job opportunity and have been disappointed. The traffic is terrible and the city lacks diversity. It can feel quite isolating if you don't fit into the dominant demographic."
3. User "Mike" comments, "Huntsville is an up-and-coming city with a lot of potential. The growth in the tech industry has brought in many high-paying jobs, and the cost of living is still relatively low compared to other similar cities. However, I do wish there were more options for entertainment and dining."
4. Finally, user "Jasmine" shares, "I was born and raised in Huntsville and have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, it's a safe and family-friendly city with good schools. On the other hand, the lack of diversity and cultural opportunities can be frustrating. It's also not the most exciting place for young adults looking for a vibrant social scene."
based on 53 ReviewsGet to know Huntsville with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Huntsville
No longer a southern town - 4/24/2018
You will read hundreds of reviews about Huntsville, which are from people that aren't from here. About 2 in 10 people you meet are actually residents here. 10 years here doe s not make you a local. I have been here 38 years and I am 3rd generation. Most of the complaints on here about driving and bubba's are from sheer ignorance. Most of the staff I work with are from California, New York, New Jersey and so on. There are only 3 of us that are from here out of 288. If you are an engineer this place Is for you. We have watched our society degrad over the last decade. Rude behavior and arrogance are not a southern tradition. Most residence have left due to the shift and Huntsville is no longer a southern town, but a town in the south. We are not dumb hillbillies, myself, brothers, sister and parents have advanced degrees. We can't help but see the values go down the toilet, but all government cities are this way. Aniston has just recovered from that after McClellan closed. If you are a
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Good town for conservative families. - 3/30/2017
If you like religious folks, conservative values, and southern culture this is the place for you. There's a lot of young professionals and military families that move here mainly for work first off. A lot of people I talk to don't really care to live here but, it's where work is. On that note i've lived in Huntsville from 2013 to now and 2009-2010. The city has taken huge steps to try and improve the quality of life with new buildings upgrades, and amenities trying to appeal to the younger people moving into the city in hopes of keeping them. The new mid-city development where madison square mall was and the City Centre development downtown. They've become rather eccentric about the artisan and craft goods movement that every other town has. Good thing is even working retail one can afford to live here a house doesn't cost very much and cost of living is cheap. The weather can be a bit extreme here as of the last few years we've had 70 degree days in December and 20 degree days in
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Behind the times - 2/1/2017
Too much crime for population. Not progressive enough has the potential to be great but falls short. Not welcoming to transplants. Lacks true diversity and culture. Poor health system and economy lacks growth. Lots of building of fast-food chain businesses and houses, however ot does not match the growth. Traffic is senseless, people drive like they lack the gumption to keep moving. For example the signal may turn green and there is nearly a minute delay before cars move resulting in only 3 cars making the light. There may appear to be traffic but it is really just slow moving vehicles. People tend to leave nearly 2 car lengths when stopped at a light. In the last week alone I have seen 2 drivera make improper left lanes obstructing the flow of traffice. They turned from the outside lane instead of the center lane designated for turning. Oh yeah drivers hesitate then pull out in front of you as you are approaching. They don't want to stop for emergency vehicles or school
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Huntsville, mediocrity is thy name. - 5/24/2016
Huntsville used to be a very progressive town. Back in the days of the space race, the town had a very high content of engineers and scientists from other locations within the United States as well as other countries. Over time, the culture has degraded significantly. If you are looking for an environment that has a very high Evangelical Christian content then this is your town. If you are looking for the type of cultural events that are common in the more progressive areas of the United States such as the Pacific North West or New England, you will be sadly disappointed. The economy is primarily based around the defense industry so if you like making bombs this is your town. Most of the other industry has vanished, moved either to Mexico or China so you're pretty much relegated to the housing industry (which is dominated by the illegal immigrant population), fast food worker or the aforementioned bomb making. While Huntsville used to have stellar representation in the US Congress
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Nice a Place to Visit - 9/23/2015
If you belong to the Tea Party, then this is the place for you. They are still fighting the Civil War here, so Yankees will have a hard time fitting in. These people are very conformist and only talk about church, football, guns, Alabama, the South, their hatred of Obama, and their kids and grandkids. God forbid if they should have a deeper thought. I have seen throughout the community a desire on the part of people who don't know what they are talking about to run things, and they will cause fights and disruptions in order to be in control. There are some nice people here, but they have become harder and harder to find. The people here don't carry on discussions, instead think they are debates, will interrupt you because they're not really listening, will try to impose their views on you, are only concerned about themselves, and may even talk at the same time you're talking to them, even when you are trying to give them important information they need. They don't seem to know how to
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Average Southern City - 2/2/2015
Huntsville, AL is a mid-sized city in north-central Alabama. It has a great economy/job market. The weather consists of hot, humid summers and mild, grey, wet winters. There are 2 minor league sports teams (just lost baseball in 2014) and several small college sports teams. There are lot's of things to do here if you know where to look. Nashville, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Gatlinburg, Gulf Coast and Savannah are all weekend destination cities within a 2-7 hour drive. However, after living here since 2000 I am bored with this city and looking for a change after my daughter graduates high school in 2017. It's a great place to raise a family, get a college education and build a strong career but I wouldn't want to live here forever.
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Bad for Allergies and Asthma, really bad. - 11/3/2014
I am really floored that no one has commented on the fact that Huntsville is the worst place for allergies and asthma. I've been here 10 years. The air quality is horrific. Pollen gets so thick in the air here you can see it in the Spring. It piles up on the cars. I have had to use my windshield wipers to scrape the pollen off in the morning before. But the worst air quality arrives in the Fall. Every Fall I end up in the hospital with some respiratory complication. And the medical staff always say the same thing, "It's this area. Everyone is sick". Apparently the Native American name for this valley translates to "Valley of the Sick". Huntsville will shorten your life for this reason. DON'T bring your asthmatic or allergy prone child here, they will suffer terribly. I have been so sick that I haven't had the ability to move... but I am about to crawl out of this place... looking 30 years older than when I arrived here from Seattle. (Oh, and I have lived in 17 places, never sicker
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Not the pretty picture it is made to seem - 10/20/2014
Things in Huntsville, Al are not as lovely as they are made to seem. The cost of living is fair on apartments. I feel that most of the houses are over price for the area when considering, the crime, location, and neighborhood. The grocery prices are outrageous my in laws lived in New York and just recently relocated here and they spend so much more money here and get so much less in grocery. Rape, homicides, home invasions, robberies are up, the crime hear is much higher than some of the neighboring cities that are so much bigger. Then is not a lot of opportunity for people without degrees if you are an engineer, are in the military, work for the military, and etc. then you will have it made, but there is no work above min. wage for people who do not come from money or are not part of this good old boy
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DDT in soil - 8/15/2013
Years ago The army buried DDT in the ground in metal drums and the DDT leaked out nad got in the water table. IS NOW IN THE TENNESSEE RIVER. DON'T MOVE TO HUNTVILLE
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