At a Glance
Median Income
$45,401
$22,628 per capita
Home Value
$225,800
Zillow: $257,506
Median Rent
$981/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
527/100K
2,386/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 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 $45,401 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,628. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,166 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntsville is $225,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,506. Median rent is $981/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Huntsville reports 527 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,386/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Huntsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population46,917
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,123/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,401
Per Capita$22,628
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$3,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
B+
Home Value$225,800
Rent$981
Ownership40.3%
Zillow$257,506
Housing Units16,749
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent527/100K
Property2,386/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault372/100K
Burglary457/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Huntsville was founded in 1836.
The median home in Huntsville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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