Huntsville, AL
Population 218,814 · Huntsville, AL MSA. Moving to or from Huntsville? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
218,814
Cost of living (RPP)
93.072
Annual avg temp
63°F
Typical home
$287,569
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $70,778 |
| Median age | 36.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $263,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,078/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.33 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 93.072 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 83.931, goods 96.397, services 77.946. Source: BEA, Huntsville, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
63°F
January low
33°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
2.4"
Annual precipitation 54.3". Station: HUNTSVILLE INTL AP, AL US (7.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$287,569
ZHVI YoY
+0.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,309/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Huntsville, AL
Total employment (MSA)
250,940
Median wage (annual)
$49,440
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 23,600 | $39,750 |
| Production Occupations | 22,310 | $44,450 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 21,530 | $38,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 20,460 | $94,520 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 19,870 | $107,930 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Murfreesboro, TN 90 mi · 1h 56m Birmingham, AL 98 mi · 1h 51m Chattanooga, TN 112 mi · 2h 16m Tuscaloosa, AL 152 mi · 2h 53m Clarksville, TN 158 mi · 3h 11m Sandy Springs, GA 181 mi · 4h Atlanta, GA 185 mi · 4h 6m Montgomery, AL 190 mi · 3h 34m South Fulton, GA 191 mi · 4h 10m Memphis, TN 202 mi · 4h 10m