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Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL

Experience base life near Huntsville’s many offerings

Military-Friendly Affordable Secluded

Situated about five miles southwest of Huntsville’s city center, Redstone Arsenal has served as the United States Army’s center for missile and rocket programs for more than 50 years. Redstone Arsenal is home to numerous active duty members, federal employees, National Guard members, retirees, and their families. The diverse community in Redstone Arsenal often comes together for a variety of events, classes, and festivals.

Residents also enjoy close proximity to area attractions such as the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Nearby parks provide a host of options for outdoor recreation, including Brahan Spring Park, John Hunt Park, and Metro Kiwanis Sports Plex. The many retail delights of Parkway Place are just a short drive away from Redstone Arsenal as well. Getting around from Redstone Arsenal is easy with quick access to I-565.

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Huntsville Botanical Garden
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • John Hunt Park
  • Sci-Quest
  • Earlyworks Children's History Museum

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.