Huntsville, AL

Living in Huntsville

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 14
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 17
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Schools 56
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Residents

196k Population +21k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
44% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black30%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate19%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$183k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$672 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Huntsville

United States45
Alabama48
Huntsville Metro Area50
Madison County50

Property Crime in Huntsville

United States48
Alabama52
Huntsville Metro Area53
Madison County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 4 0
May 68 5 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 43 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Huntsville

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado31
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Huntsville, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Huntsville, AL

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Colleges

Colleges near Huntsville, AL

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Oakwood University
4 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Huntsville, AL

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Huntsville Hospital
5 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Huntsville, AL

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Lovell Field
86 miles, E
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