Huntsville, AL vs Prichard, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Huntsville
72.3
#904 nationally
Prichard
76.4
#355 nationally
Huntsville leads in median household income ($67,874 vs $36,110). Huntsville leads in crime level (13.2 vs 17.3). Huntsville leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 24.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntsville, AL | Prichard, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#904) | 76.4 (#355) |
| Population | 225,564 | 18,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,453 | $59,455 |
| Median Household Income | $67,874 | $36,110 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.0 | R+16.4 |
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72.3 Score
Huntsville, AL
Growing Alabama city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$290,453
Population
225,564
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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76.4 Score
Prichard, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$59,455
Population
18,816
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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