At a Glance
Median Income
$118,750
$56,196 per capita
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
782/100K
4,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.8% (6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Redstone Arsenal reports 782 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,883/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population971
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,750
Per Capita$56,196
Unemployment3.8%
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%
Crime
F
Violent782/100K
Property4,883/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
16.2% 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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