Huntsville, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
218,814 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,778 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$263,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$464 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$893 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
5
Huntsville Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Madison County
5
Huntsville Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 39
Feb 4 0 43
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 5 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, AL State Senate District 9, AL State House District 10, AL
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Schools

Horizon Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Columbia High School
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
Morris P8
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Huntsville Hospital
6 miles, E • 2.3 star
Crestwood Medical Center
6 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
87 miles, E • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
99 miles, N • 3.7 star
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