Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Huntsville is a large city in Alabama with a population of 218,814. Residents earn $70,778 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Huntsville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high obesity rates. Huntsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Huntsville is $70,778, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Huntsville is $263,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 782 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,883 per 100,000, 149% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Huntsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 294 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.1% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
| 41% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,778 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,733 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,736 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,778 |
| County GDP | $38,958M |
| Restaurants | 895 |
| Healthcare | 1,126 |
| Retail | 1,345 |
| Manufacturing | 287 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,840 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |
| Census Median | $263,100 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,226 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $162 |
| Homes Sold | 252 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 20.6% |
| Inventory | 1,037 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,078 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,320 |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,840 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,054/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,126 |
| Total Violent | 781.9/100K |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Murder | 8.0/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Rape | 55.4/100K |
| Robbery | 207.9/100K |
| Assault | 510.6/100K |
| Total Property | 4,882.6/100K |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,019.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,475.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 388.0/100K |
| Arson | 14.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.3 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 225.2 sq mi (583.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6977°N, 86.6767°W |
| County FIPS | 01089 |
Winner: Republican by 9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.2% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 972/sq mi |
| Total Area | 225.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 55 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 70 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,126 |
| Restaurants | 895 |
| Retail Stores | 1,345 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.1% |