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AL area data

Huntsville, AL

Aggregated across 11 ZIP codes in Huntsville.

Population: 217,620 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Huntsville, AL is $290,595 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $323,744 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,322/month. 52 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, cold wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,595

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$290,595
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.8%
10-year appreciation
+90.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$297,605
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$323,744
Median list price
$324,083
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
910
For-sale inventory
1,083
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
1,091
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
289

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,322/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,241/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
52
Elementary schools
28
Middle schools
12
High schools
9
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Al Inst Deaf And Blind, Huntsville City, Madison County
Schools include
Child Count Only, Blossomwood Elementary School, Academy For Science Foreign Language, Huntsville High School, Huntsville Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
531
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Redstone Arsenal (USARMY/NASA) (4.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.8°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Highest AQI recorded (year)
78

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,370
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
39,923
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,310

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (41 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
10
Hospitals include
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL, CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
29
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,892 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
29.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,139
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
185,383
Average weekly wage
$1,475
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,070

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HuntsvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$290,595$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$323,744$247,500$325,000
Median days on market47 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,322/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,139$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Huntsville, AL?
$290,595.
What is the median sale price in Huntsville, AL?
$323,744.
How long do homes take to sell in Huntsville, AL?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Huntsville, AL?
Typical rent: $1,322/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Huntsville, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, ice storm, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Huntsville, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 531 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Huntsville, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Huntsville, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Huntsville, AL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Redstone Arsenal (USARMY/NASA), 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve Huntsville, AL?
52 schools (28 elementary, 12 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Huntsville, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Huntsville, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Huntsville, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Huntsville

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