Living in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redstone Arsenal · Census data 2020–2024
Redstone Arsenal has 858 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $140,114 (119% higher than the Alabama median), the median rent is $1,641/month.
Redstone Arsenal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Redstone Arsenal at a glance
- Population
- 858
- Median age
- 46.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $140,114State: $63,999
- Median rent
- $1,641/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 2.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.5%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Redstone Arsenal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 119% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Redstone Arsenal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redstone Arsenal the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, which is 16.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Redstone Arsenal median household income
The median household income in Redstone Arsenal is $140,114 and the income per person is $66,886. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Redstone Arsenal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 2.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 97.4%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.40
Redstone Arsenal demographics
- Population
- 858
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 341
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 42.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redstone Arsenal ›
Education in Redstone Arsenal
62.5% of adults 25 and older in Redstone Arsenal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 37% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Redstone Arsenal
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Redstone Arsenal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Arsenal | 858 | $140,114 | — | $1,641 |
| Huntsville | 222,791 | $74,714 | $293,600 | $1,171 |
| Madison | 60,106 | $134,655 | $398,800 | $1,453 |
| Triana | 3,964 | $110,100 | $278,200 | $1,729 |
| Owens Cross Roads | 2,826 | $86,188 | $227,000 | $946 |
| Harvest | 5,955 | $101,910 | $281,300 | $1,236 |
| Moores Mill | 6,378 | $96,774 | $274,000 | $1,288 |
| Meridianville | 11,150 | $97,434 | $291,900 | $1,348 |
| Gurley | 607 | $56,964 | $194,800 | $1,054 |
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What is the median household income in Redstone Arsenal, AL?
The median household income in Redstone Arsenal is $140,114, 119% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Redstone Arsenal?
The median gross rent in Redstone Arsenal is $1,641 per month, about 16.1% of household income.
Is Redstone Arsenal, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 119% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Redstone Arsenal?
The median age in Redstone Arsenal is 46.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Redstone Arsenal?
The average commute to work in Redstone Arsenal is 13 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Redstone Arsenal?
The unemployment rate in Redstone Arsenal is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Redstone Arsenal?
62.5% of adults in Redstone Arsenal 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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