Huntsville Metro Area, Alabama 

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Population

483,366

+41.2% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

Cost of Living

93 / 100

Median Home Price

$288,000

Median Income

$71,057

Comfort Index (Climate)

6.2 / 6.5

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Huntsville Metro Area, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama is a great place for families to settle down or for visitors to explore. With its population at around 200,000 people and rising, Huntsville is a growing city that has something for everyone. From cultural attractions such as museums and landmarks to outdoor activities like walking trails and picnic spots, there's always something to do in Huntsville. The city also has many businesses serving various industries including aerospace engineering and defense contracting. Visitors can go shopping at Bridge Street Town Centre Mall or take part in special events like music festivals or art shows held throughout the year. Mid-sized city - Extreme northern Alabama, 15 miles south of Tennessee border.
State: Alabama
County: Madison, Limestone, 2 total
Metro Area: Huntsville Metro Area
City: Huntsville, Decatur, 18 total
Zip Codes: 35758, 35810, 35811, 35803, 35611, 35613, 35801, 35749, 35802, 35805, 32 total
Cost of Living: -7.0% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 644 ft above sea level

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.


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Huntsville Metro Area is 2.5% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Huntsville Metro Area jobs have increased by 3.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Huntsville Metro Area's cost of living is 7.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Huntsville Metro Area's Cost of Living

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

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Huntsville metro area remained very strongly Republican, 56.5% to 41.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Huntsville Metro Area's population is 483,366 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 10.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 22.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Huntsville Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.3%.

SCHOOLS
Huntsville Metro Area public schools spend $10,403 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.3 students per teacher in Huntsville Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Huntsville

It's a good time to buy in Huntsville. Home Appreciation is up 13.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Huntsville is .

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ZIP CODES IN HUNTSVILLE METRO AREA, ALABAMA
35758, 35810, 35811, 35803, 35611, 35613, 35801, 35749, 35802, 35805, 32 total

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