Living in Huntsville, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Huntsville · Census data 2020–2024
Huntsville has 222,791 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $74,714 (17% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $293,600, the median rent is $1,171/month.
Huntsville at a glance
- Population
- 222,791
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $74,714State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $293,600State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,171/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Huntsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Huntsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Huntsville the median home value is $293,600, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,573 a month in housing costs.
Huntsville median household income
The median household income in Huntsville is $74,714 and the income per person is $46,854. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Huntsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 104,388
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.22
Huntsville demographics
- Population
- 222,791
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 95,310
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Huntsville ›
Education in Huntsville
47.2% of adults 25 and older in Huntsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Huntsville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Huntsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 222,791 | $74,714 | $293,600 | $1,171 |
| Redstone Arsenal | 858 | $140,114 | — | $1,641 |
| Madison | 60,106 | $134,655 | $398,800 | $1,453 |
| Triana | 3,964 | $110,100 | $278,200 | $1,729 |
| Harvest | 5,955 | $101,910 | $281,300 | $1,236 |
| Meridianville | 11,150 | $97,434 | $291,900 | $1,348 |
| Moores Mill | 6,378 | $96,774 | $274,000 | $1,288 |
| Owens Cross Roads | 2,826 | $86,188 | $227,000 | $946 |
| Priceville | 3,726 | $117,127 | $266,400 | $682 |
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What is the median household income in Huntsville, AL?
The median household income in Huntsville is $74,714, 17% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Huntsville?
The median home value in Huntsville is $293,600, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Huntsville?
The median gross rent in Huntsville is $1,171 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Huntsville, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Huntsville?
The median age in Huntsville is 36.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Huntsville?
The average commute to work in Huntsville is 20 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntsville?
The unemployment rate in Huntsville is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Huntsville?
47.2% of adults in Huntsville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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