At a Glance
Median Income
$64,250
$35,553 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $322,829
Median Rent
$842/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
4,576/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huntsville residents earn a median household income of $64,250 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,553. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,030 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntsville is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,829. Median rent is $842/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Huntsville reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,576/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Huntsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population450
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,250
Per Capita$35,553
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$2,767M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$842
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$322,829
Housing Units209
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property4,576/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,076 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Huntsville was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.