Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Huntsville
Huntsville, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,085
Population
228,991
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Reach for the stars in the Rocket City
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For over half a century, Huntsville has been associated with the development and testing of rockets for space exploration. This idyllic community in the Appalachian foothills of northern Alabama is a powerhouse of high-tech innovation for both civilian and military applications, with Redstone Arsenal, Cummings Research Park, and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center driving the local economy. Living in the Huntsville area, you are likely to hear sounds from helicopters and rocket engines on a fairly regular basis.
The city’s intellectual values extend into the local schools as well, which are among the best in the state. But even though the city is home to such a large and unique scientific community, Huntsville retains a timeless atmosphere of Southern charm. Beautiful historic architecture is all around, especially in the Twickenham and Old Town Historic Districts.
Huntsville offers an array of apartments and houses available for rent in every style and budget imaginable. There’s plenty to do outside the home in Huntsville as well. Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment is a popular venue for catching live music or checking out gallery exhibitions, housed in a historic cotton mill. Huntsville Botanical Garden and Monte Sano State Park provide excellent opportunities to appreciate nature, while the U.S. Space and Rocket Center details the wonders of space through interactive exhibits and artifacts.
Explore the City
Parkway Places is an enclosed Mall in Huntsville Alabama.
Huntsville is known for it's Space and Rocket center.
The Clement C. Clay bridge crosses the Tennessee River in South Huntsville.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,938
Average: $98,137
Education
82,002
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
114,553
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Huntsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, AL is $939 for a studio, $1,083 for one bedroom, $1,295 for two bedrooms, and $1,547 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,083/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$1,881/month
753 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,089/month
330 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,682/month
421 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Huntsville, AL is 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Huntsville is 27.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $939 - $1,547. You can expect to pay 0.8% more for groceries, 9.1% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Hampton Cove Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
684 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
684 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
495 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Public
Grades K-5
813 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,003 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
735 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
438 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
419 Students
Academy For Science & Foreign Language Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
182 Students
New Century Technology High School
Public
Grades 9-12
403 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,826 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,974 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
840 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
954 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sci-Quest
- U.S. Space & Rocket Center
- Huntsville Botanical Garden
- Dublin Memorial Park
- Rainbow Mountain Trailhead
Airports
- Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.