Huntsville Metro Area, AL
Living in the Huntsville Metro Area
Bikeability5
Walkability8
Commute69
Public Transit5
Affordability75
Public Safety51
Airports48
Hospitals37
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
457kPopulation+55k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black22%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate23%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$180kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$664Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Huntsville Metro Area
United States45
Alabama48
Property Crime in the Huntsville Metro Area
United States48
Alabama52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Huntsville Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Huntsville Metro Area, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Huntsville Metro Area, AL
Calvary Baptist Academy
3 miles, NE
The Country Day School
3 miles, SE
St John the Baptist Catholic School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Huntsville Metro Area, AL
Oakwood University
5 miles, E
University of Alabama in Huntsville
7 miles, SE
Alabama A & M University
9 miles, E
Athens State University
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Huntsville Metro Area, AL
Unity Psychiatric Care-Huntsville
4 miles, SE
Huntsville Hospital
10 miles, SE
Crestwood Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Athens Limestone Hospital
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Huntsville Metro Area, AL
Lovell Field
88 miles, E
Nashville International Airport
93 miles, N