At a Glance
Median Income
$70,778
$44,733 per capita
Home Value
$263,100
Zillow: $283,226
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
782/100K
4,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
294 sunny days/yr
How Huntsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huntsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huntsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huntsville residents earn a median household income of $70,778 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,733. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,778 business establishments, including 895 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntsville is $263,100 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,226. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Huntsville reports 782 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,883/100K. The murder rate is 8.0/100K.
Education
46.2% of adults in Huntsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population218,814
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density972/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,778
Per Capita$44,733
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$38,958M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,100
Rent$1,078
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$283,226
Housing Units100,345
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent782/100K
Property4,883/100K
Murder8.0/100K
Assault511/100K
Burglary1,019/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days294/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Huntsville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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