Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
13%
Huntsville, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,014
Population
39,368
Renter Mix
64% Rent
A surprisingly peaceful college town on the edge of natural beauty
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Hiking
Huntsville sits along Interstate 45 in eastern Texas about 70 miles north of Houston. This small yet characterful college town is home to Sam Houston State University, giving Huntsville a vibrant and energetic feel. The city isn’t overrun with bar crawl culture, however. Proximity to Sam Houston National Forest also gives Huntsville a prominent outdoorsy feel that many residents appreciate. There’s a diverse mix of rentals ranging from the spacious and single-family variety to more modern apartment communities that are perfect for students. Downtown Huntsville is home to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum, as well as the bulk of the city’s retail and restaurants offerings. Students and outdoor lovers looking for a laid-back locale, look no further.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$29,538
Average: $44,552
Education
8,660
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,972
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Huntsville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Huntsville, TX is $646 for a studio, $988 for one bedroom, $1,087 for two bedrooms, and $1,353 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Huntsville has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$988/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$1,518/month
1,243 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,044/month
789 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,029/month
884 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Huntsville, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
380 Students
Huntsville Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
831 Students
Samuel Houston Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
749 Students
Texas Online Preparatory Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
646 Students
Public
Grades K-5
603 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
380 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,297 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
904 Students
Texas Online Preparatory Middle
Public
Grades 6-8
2,050 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Premier High School Of Huntsville
Public
Grades 9-12
95 Students
Texas Online Preparatory High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,227 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,881 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Sam Houston State University Planetarium
- Huntsville State Park
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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 June 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.