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
Avoid Huntsville - 8/15/2013
Avoid this city as if it had the plague. The people are ultra ring wing almost to a facist level. I had on more than one time worked for certain companies and did not receive a paycheck from them. Very high crime rate about two muders a week.
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How do you define "Quality of Life?" - 8/5/2013
I grew up in Huntsville, left when I was 20 and lived in New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Came back at 35 for family reasons. If you are moving here from some tiny, nowhere town, you may think it's great. If you are used to living in a more liberal city with arts, culture and a diverse population, you will probably hate it. Huntsville is very conservative. You can't throw a stick without hitting a church. It's a dreadful place for gay people or straight singles. Anybody who is single is in for a lonely life here. If you are a conservative, white, christian family person who also happens to be an engineer, congratulations!! This is your paradise. If you are anything else, forget it. I regularly hear racist and sometimes homophobic comments. The old idea of "Southern Hospitality" is also nonsense. People will be very polite to your face and then turn around and gossip like crazy about you, all the while proclaiming to be a
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Very boring place to live with crappy weather - 1/28/2013
Moved here from Florida - mistake! Yes, lots of good jobs here, but there is nothing to do unless you are an Alabama or Auburn fan. Lack of professional sports is frustrating. Locals aren't very friendly so forget "Southern hospitality"! You hold the door for people here and good luck on getting a thank you. Weather is always changing, and rarely comfortable. Lots of cold, gray days in the winter and last summer there was a week straight of over 100 degrees! We never hit 100 in Florida! Drivers are crazy, fast and rude. Can't do much yardwork since the ground is hard red clay so forget digging. If you're really into hiking, Alabama football, don't care about the weather and don't want any nightlife, this is the place for you! To be fair, things like gas and utilities and property taxes are cheaper here, but you get what you pay
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Great quality of life - 11/29/2011
Huntsville has a great quality of life for families. The traffic is minimal compared to big cities like Atlanta and DC. The crime is pretty low, overall. It does not have all the ammenities of big cities, but lots less hassle. It is great for those who like the outdoors. I think the single scene is not so good
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A City with Pro's and Con's Like Most . . . - 7/8/2011
As of 7/8/2011:
I have lived in the Huntsville area for 10+ years, having moved here from Maryland. There are plenty of comments in this forum both extolling the good and the bad. Every city has these. It all depends on your personal likes and dislikes, things you are looking for in a city, and your own experiences.
In my 10+ years here, I have seen a lot of growth, especially in the suburbs to the NW. If you are an old timer from the area, the presence of some suburban sprawl is probably annoying. From my perspective, it is still less than some larger cities in Maryland and Ohio. Traffic has increased quite a bit over the last few years, but again this is nothing compared to larger cities (although it might be annoying if you have lived here all all your life and like things the way they used to be. Lots of housing going up in the NW, although this has slowed somewhat here of late. Housing prices have risen accordingly, but are still cheaper than some larger
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Looking for ideas on best city to raise a family - 2/15/2011
20 Years of army and air force and now we are ready to retire. We are looking for ideas on great places to raise a family. We have an 11 year old autistic son and we are looking for a diverse place to work and go to school any ideas. we go to church, like meeting new people, but not the party types, we enjoy every type of music. I am african american my husband is biracial. We love to go to coffee shops and restaurants. We love theatres, them parks, to have dinner parties, nothing extravagant just a few close friends, etc. any good ideas
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No Traffic in Huntsville - 2/25/2010
Responding to a few posts from people complaining about traffic in Huntsville. There is no traffic in Huntsville. Rush hour is never lower than 50 MPH. Some two lane streets in Madison get a little clogged (Hughes Road, Madison Pike) but that's Madison (where they vote "NO" on "YES" for everything including road projects). Otherwise, Governors, Memorial Parkway, and Cecil Ashburn/Four Mile Post move quite fast even at rush
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Huntsville sucks - 2/13/2010
Nuff said. Don't move here. Rednecks and weirdos in one town, plus all of the jobs are about to dry up on the arsenal, and as of the other day, NASA. BRAC people were supposed to move here, but it I hear thats not as big as it once was. Best hing to do when you hear Huntsville is run. You sure don't want to be an outsider here. Madison is even
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HUNTSVILLE - 10/27/2009
Huntsville does have the WORST DRIVERS..that is definately not a dispute, I do dispute the homes, the houses are the best features they are all afordable, and I have seen new sub-divisions that have the ugliest homes, but the older homes are average and nice.Huntsville does not have a night life unless a hole in the wall is sufficient for you.(not Me) I hate it here because I went to school here, higher education does not give you much options for programs they are either medical or engineering. Huntsville could use better manners too especially with customer service which sucks but one thing Huntsville has is Bridge Street! and that is about as much action as you are gonna get. And great programs for children great place to retire or just raise a family THATS ALL
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