At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$56,196 per capita
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
12.3% smoking rate
How Redstone Arsenal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redstone Arsenal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redstone Arsenal a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redstone Arsenal residents earn a median household income of $118,750 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,196. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,778 business establishments, including 895 restaurants.
Education
54.4% of adults in Redstone Arsenal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redstone Arsenal has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population971
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans42.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$56,196
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$38,958M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,682
Ownership2.2%
Zillow$283,226
Housing Units381
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation782 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+26.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Redstone Arsenal was founded in 1941.
The median home in Redstone Arsenal was built in 1989.
16.4% work from home.
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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.