Huntsville, Alabama

Growing Alabama city with expanding opportunities

Southeast Huntsville, AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.3

C-

out of 100

Overview

Huntsville is an Alabama city with a population of approximately 226K, part of the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $290,453. Median household income is $67,874.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 226K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $290,453 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $67,874 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.2 minutes
  • Part of the Huntsville, AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

225,564

Source: Census ACS

$290,453

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$67,874

Source: Census ACS

19.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

97 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Madison County (county-level results)

45%
54%
Democrat 87,824
Republican 105,430
Leans R+9.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 70.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 64.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 75.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.3

Location

Huntsville, AL (34.7269, -86.5673)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.