Huntsville, AL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Madison County ยท Alabama

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Huntsville based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Huntsville
National Avg
Alabama Avg
Population: 77Income: 47Home Value: 26Safety: 100Education: 45Median Age: 61Climate: 50Cost of Living: 54

Quick Stats

Population

218,814

2023 ACS

Median Income

$70,778

2023

Median Home Value

$263,100

2023

Median Rent

$1,078

2023

Median Age

36.4

Unemployment

4.3%

Cost of Living Index

107.3

100 = national avg

Huntsville is a city in Madison County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Huntsville is one of the communities in Alabama.

The median household income in Huntsville is $70,778, and the median home value is $263,100. The cost of living index is 107.3 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,078 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, and the median age is 36.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

218,814

Male

107,036

48.9%

Female

111,778

51.1%

Median Age

36.4

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

31.4%

High School or Higher

43.2%

Foreign Born

6.6%

Veterans

8.2%

Married

37.3%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.559

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

58.4%

Foreign Born

6.6%

White
58.4%
Black
29.7%
Asian
2.0%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
6.2%
Other
2.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

8.1%

17,615 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

92.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
9,484 (53.8%)
Puerto Rican
2,203 (12.5%)
Cuban
402 (2.3%)
Dominican
778 (4.4%)
Salvadoran
60 (0.3%)
Guatemalan
1,162 (6.6%)
Colombian
650 (3.7%)
Honduran
388 (2.2%)
Ecuadorian
47 (0.3%)
Peruvian
372 (2.1%)
Other Hispanic
2,077 (11.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
732 (16.8%)
Chinese
1,297 (29.8%)
Filipino
351 (8.1%)
Vietnamese
398 (9.1%)
Korean
482 (11.1%)
Japanese
291 (6.7%)
Pakistani
211 (4.8%)
Cambodian
13 (0.3%)
Hmong
54 (1.2%)
Thai
98 (2.3%)
Laotian
144 (3.3%)
Taiwanese
62 (1.4%)
Other Asian
214 (4.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
73 (27.8%)
Samoan
36 (13.7%)
Chamorro
76 (28.9%)
Marshallese
61 (23.2%)
Other Pacific Islander
13 (4.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
4 (0.3%)
Other Native American
1,397 (99.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

206,482

English Only

91.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

11,171 speakers

Limited English

3.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
11,171 (5.4%)
Other Indo-European
1,382 (0.7%)
German
1,141 (0.6%)
Chinese
907 (0.4%)
Other Asian
881 (0.4%)
Other Languages
600 (0.3%)
Vietnamese
380 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
356 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
328 (0.2%)
Korean
267 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

96.5%

Limited English Proficiency

3.5%

Spanish
45.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
19.6% limited English
German
15.7% limited English
Chinese
66.7% limited English
Other Asian
45.1% limited English
Other Languages
17.5% limited English
Vietnamese
66.6% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
17.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
20.1% limited English
Korean
58.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

17,993

8.2% of population

Disability Rate

36.0%

6,478 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$70,807

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
33.3%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
32.6%
Vietnam
28.6%
Korea
5.0%
World War II
0.9%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.2%
35-54
24.7%
55-64
22.5%
65-74
22.6%
75+
20.0%

Male Veterans

15,600

86.7%

Female Veterans

2,393

13.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$70,807

Non-Veteran Income

$36,326

Difference

$34,481

94.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

6,478

Without Disability

11,515

Disability Rate

36.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

129,690

#1 Ancestry

English

13.0% (28,431)

#2 Ancestry

American

10.2% (22,319)

#3 Ancestry

German

9.2% (20,126)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
13.0%
American
10.2%
German
9.2%
Irish
8.5%
Italian
2.4%
European
2.2%
Scottish
2.1%
French
1.8%
Scotch-Irish
1.6%
Polish
1.3%
Sub-Saharan African
1.0%
West Indian
1.0%
British
0.9%
Dutch
0.7%
Welsh
0.5%
Norwegian
0.5%
Swedish
0.5%
Jamaican
0.4%
Arab
0.3%
Czech
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

94,058

Family Households

52,826

56.2%

Married Couples

36,627

38.9%

Non-Family Households

41,232

43.8%

Single Mother Households

11,902

12.7%

Single Father Households

4,297

4.6%

Living Alone

34,741

36.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

37,220

In Married Couple

22,702

61.0%

With Single Mother

11,830

31.8%

With Single Father

2,688

7.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$96,095

Married Couple Income

$126,305

Single Mother Income

$35,481

Single Father Income

$58,545

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,446

Grandparents Responsible

1,396

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$70,778

-3% vs national

Per Capita Income

$44,733

+20% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.8%

+2% vs national

Gini Index

0.4913

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.3%

-16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.9%

of households

How Huntsville Compares

Huntsville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Huntsville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Huntsville. The median household income here is $70,778.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
17.2%
$25-50K
20.0%
$50-75K
15.0%
$75-100K
12.6%
$100-150K
15.6%
$150-200K
8.7%
$200K+
10.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

-25% vs AL avg

Labor Force

114,715

Employed

109,400

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

31.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

43.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

36.4

Work from Home

13.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

107.3

100 = national avg

+7.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$47,221

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$111,614

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
117.9
Food
104.1
Transportation
88.4
Healthcare
103.3
Utilities
106.0

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,136

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,310

per month

The median household income in Huntsville, AL is $70,778, which is 3.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $44,733. The poverty rate of 13.8% is lower than the AL state average of 17.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4913, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 114,715. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 17 minutes, with 13.1% working from home. About 77.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 107.3, which is 7.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 117.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,221 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$332,000

Median List Price

$344,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$162

Days on Market

83

Active Inventory

1,019

Months of Supply

5.6

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$280,326

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,338

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

8.2%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
8.2%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.1%
Listings with Price Drops
22.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 1.3%List Price โ†‘ 1.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

183

New Listings

290

Pending Sales

274

Homes Sold โ†“ 26.2%New Listings โ†“ 13.7%Pending โ†“ 14.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$162

Median List $/SF

$170

Sale $/SF โ†“ 1.2%List $/SF โ†‘ 2.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Huntsville, AL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Huntsville, AL metro area, home prices have risen 293.2% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 128.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 103.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 55.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 9.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Huntsville, AL housing market rather than Huntsville alone.

40yr โ†‘ 293.2%20yr โ†‘ 128%10yr โ†‘ 103.8%5yr โ†‘ 55.2%2yr โ†‘ 9.8%Q3 1984 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Huntsville, AL

Huntsville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Huntsville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$263,100

Median Rent

$1,078

Total Housing Units

102,592

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Owner Occupied

58.1%

Renter Occupied

41.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,259

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,003

Housing Types

Single Family
65.8%
Multi-Family
32.7%
Mobile Home
1.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,259

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.48%

of home value

Median Home Value

$263,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,426

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,259) by the median home value ($263,100). In Huntsville, AL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.48%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Huntsville, AL is $332,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 83 days on the market. 8.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $162. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,338/month. About 58.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1984. There are 102,592 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,259. The effective tax rate is 0.48%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.84

per 1,000 residents

+86% vs national

Property Crime Rate

23.88

per 1,000 residents

+39% vs national

Total Crimes

6,568

2024

Violent Clearance

43%

cases solved

Property Clearance

23%

cases solved

YoY Change

+272.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Huntsville Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Huntsville vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Huntsville is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 40.3%Property โ†“ 48.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Huntsville police solve 79% of murder cases but only 10% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent190.0878.9%
RapeViolent1110.4946.8%
RobberyViolent1230.5435.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent8523.7343.2%
BurglaryProperty7353.219.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty4,13718.0926.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty5902.5817.1%

Huntsville, AL reported 1,106 violent crimes and 5,462 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 residents is 86.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 43% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,137 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 52.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241,1065,4624.8423.88
20232921,5841.307.05
20229664,2594.4119.46
2021281220.140.59
20207013,1253.4615.40
20181,4238,2447.2441.93
20171,7669,2329.0547.30
20161,7879,3989.2848.80
20151,5418,7438.1145.99

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

88.8

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

87.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

60.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

47.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$12.3M

Individual Assistance

$6.6M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $7.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Sally โ†’HurricaneSep 2020โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$246K$4.1M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2019$2.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$5Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2011$8.5M$2.1M
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-lโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Gustav โ†’HurricaneAug 2008โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004โ€”$25K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2003$697K$339K
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormDec 2001โ€”โ€”
Riv-severe Winter Wx 12/23/98 โ†’Severe StormJan 1999$497Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Ice and Flooding โ†’Severe StormFeb 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1991โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Tornadoes โ†’TornadoNov 1989โ€”โ€”
Drought โ†’DroughtJul 1977โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes โ†’TornadoApr 1974โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’TornadoMar 1973โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 26 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

778

Total Claims Paid

$11,374,124

Avg Claim Payout

$14,620

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

6

Federal Funding

$381,579

Properties Protected

47

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.93

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures2$165,457
103.2: Feasibility, Engineering, and Design Studies - Safe Rooms1$116,250
403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins1$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$0
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$99,872

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Huntsville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, lightning, earthquake. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 778 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,319,913 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,624,183 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.7%

4.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.2%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

32.6%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Huntsville has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.8 mi

Unity Psychiatric Care - Hunts...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville4.8 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Huntsville Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Crestwood Medical Center6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus19.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Athens Limestone Hospital23.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

381,258

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
HUNTSVILLE UTILITIES262,1580
MADISON COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENT119,1000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

4

Total COโ‚‚e

524.6K MT

Top Emitter

HUNTSVILLE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORIT

262.9K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
HUNTSVILLE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORIT
The Solid Waste Disposal Authority Of The City Of Huntsville
Waste262,945
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
Solid Waste Disposal Authority
Waste240,966
US ARMY GARRISON - REDSTONE
Us Government (%)
Other13,181
Huntsville Utilities
Huntsville Utilities
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems7,536

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 4 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 524.6K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

17 min

-29% vs national

Drive Alone

77.5%

-2% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-72% vs national

Work From Home

13.1%

+41% vs national

Carpool

6.8%

Walk / Bike

1.4%

combined

How Huntsville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

29

2023

6-Year Avg

25

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Nighttime

10

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20232629040
20222426060
20212324071
20202526880
20192222471
20182223750

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Huntsville, AL is 17 minutes, which is 28.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 77.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 13.1% work from home, which is above the AL state average of 5.2%. 6.8% of workers carpool. 1.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 29 traffic fatalities from 26 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

90.8%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.0%

of households

No Internet

6.2%

of households

Total Households

94,058

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.0%
Cellular Data Plan
84.1%
Satellite
4.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
6.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.9%

of households

Smartphone

90.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.9%

of households

Tablet

62.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.9%
Smartphone
90.5%
Desktop / Laptop
82.9%
Tablet
62.4%
Smartphone Only
8.3%
No Computer
4.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.2ยข

per kWh

-11% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

13.6ยข

per kWh

+1% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.3ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$174

residential

+22% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

11% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Alabama averages 15.2ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $174. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Huntsville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

381,258

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HUNTSVILLE UTILITIESCommunitySurface water262,1580
MADISON COUNTY WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water119,1000

90.8% of households in Huntsville have broadband internet access. 80.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.2% of households have no internet access. 8.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 381,258 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Huntsville is located in Madison County, AL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Huntsville.

Election Overview

Source: Madison County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

87,824

44.7%

GOP Votes

105,430

53.7%

Total Votes

196,355

Margin

R+9.0%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+9.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202487,824105,430196,35544.7%53.7%R+9.0
202087,286102,780194,76744.8%52.8%R+7.9
201662,43589,199159,47339.1%55.9%R+16.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Madison County recorded 196,355 total votes. Republicans won the county with 53.7% of the vote compared to 44.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+9.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Madison County has shifted 7.8 percentage points toward Democrats.

Public Records Request

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,230

Total Assets

$1.6B

Total Income

$891.9M

Per 10K Residents

56.2

nonprofits

-19.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

107

Median Assets

$188K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
181
Education
161
Human Services
129
Arts & Culture
88
Recreation & Sports
67
Philanthropy
65
Youth Development
41
Community Improvement
41
Mental Health
30
Health Care
28
Animal-Related
21
Public Benefit
20
Environment
17
Housing & Shelter
17
International
16
Crime & Legal
15
Unknown
15
Science & Tech
14
Voluntary Health
10
Public Safety
9
Employment
7
Food & Agriculture
7
Civil Rights
6
Medical Research
5
Mutual Benefit
4
Social Science
1
56.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $893.4M of $1.6B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Huntsville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
HUDSON-ALPHA INSTITUTE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGYScience & Tech$205.8M$53.8M2005
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE FOUNDATIONโ€”$131.7M$34.2M1964
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY INCโ€”$106.7M$77.1M1947
RANDOLPH SCHOOLEducation$74.1M$61.1M1960
REDSTONE VILLAGEHousing & Shelter$73.6M$24.7M2001
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER HUNTSVILLEPhilanthropy$66.3M$29.5M2009
HUDSONALPHA FOUNDATIONEducation$65.6M$14.3M2011
HUNTSVILLE REHABILITATION FDNEmployment$59.0M$62.7M1987
ASCTE FOUNDATIONEducation$58.0M$4.6M2018
THE LAND TRUST OF NORTH ALABAMA INCEnvironment$52.6M$6.1M1988
THE HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$50.3M$14.1M1978
ALPHA FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$47.1M$74.2M1998
WELLSTONE INCMental Health$27.2M$25.9M1972
THE@JANE K LOWE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONUnknown$25.6M$2.8M1998
THE VALLEY FOUNDATIONEducation$23.8M$15.2M1976
HUNTSVILLE MADISON COUNTY BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY INCEnvironment$23.2M$9.3M1981
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE ALABAMAHuman Services$22.9M$10.8M1993
DOWNTOWN RESCUE MISSION INCHousing & Shelter$21.6M$13.2M1979
FOOD BANK OF NORTH ALABAMAFood & Agriculture$21.5M$39.1M1985
U S SPACE & ROCKET CENTER EDUCATION FOUNDATIONHuman Services$21.1M$22.2M2015
AIDS ACTION COALITION OF HUNTSVILLEVoluntary Health$20.2M$33.3M1989
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH ALABAMAYouth Development$19.7M$8.0M1955
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCEPTS INCHousing & Shelter$17.0M$1.7M1989
ARC OF MADISON COUNTY INCโ€”$15.8M$11.6M1966
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY QALICBEducation$14.7Mโ€”2022
HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$14.0M$5.2M1977
NATIONAL SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETYRecreation & Sports$13.8M$2.4M1946
LINCOLN VILLAGE PRESERVATION CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$13.1M$5.0M2004
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$9.4M$4.1M1987
NATIONAL CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER INCโ€”$8.9M$11.2M1985
CENTRAL NORTH ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES INCHealth Care$8.8M$10.2M1988
HIS WAY RECOVERY CENTERHousing & Shelter$8.6M$5.4M2004
PROPST FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.9M$3.1M2013
ABILITY PLUS INCHuman Services$7.0M$12.6M2005
COLD WATER MINISTRIES INCHuman Services$6.2M$512K2006
STRAIN FOUNDATIONโ€”$5.1M$1.9M1994
A NEW LEASH ON LIFEAnimal-Related$5.1M$4.5M2005
FIRST STOP INCHuman Services$5.0M$1.1M2008
THE@MUSEUM OF INFORMATION EXPLOSIONArts & Culture$4.4M$1.1M2020
HUNTSVILLE INNER CITY LEARNINGCENTER INCEducation$4.1M$1.2M2007
BEARD YOUNG FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.9M$1.6M2023
FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDRENS THEATERArts & Culture$3.8M$1.2M1975
MADISON COUNTY 310 BOARDโ€”$3.8M$1.7M1992
NAFASI FUNDYouth Development$3.8M$2.5M2017
CENTER FOR RURAL ENTERPRISE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEEnvironment$3.7M$1.5M2019
HAPPI HEALTHHealth Care$3.4M$6.1M2018
CHOOSE LIFE OF NORTH ALABAMA INCโ€”$3.4M$1.1M1982
HUNTSVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.4M$1.8M2001
RILEY BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTEREducation$3.0M$2.4M2007
VINE PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER INCReligion$2.9M$1.5M1999

Huntsville, AL has 1,230 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.6B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 181 organizations. 107 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 56.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,171

Total Approved

$376.4M

Jobs Supported

11,512

Per 10K Residents

53.5

SBA loans

-22.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

119

Top Lender

Redstone FCU

169 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

989

Total Amount

$275.9M

Avg Loan

$278,952

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$208.3M(75%)

Jobs Supported

8,724

50416% of all loans

Loans

182

Total Amount

$100.5M

Avg Loan

$552,445

Median Loan

$362,000

7(a) โ€” 84%504 โ€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

147

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$106.4M

28% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$724,033

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services139 loans
NAICS 54
$61.7M
Accommodation & Food Services138 loans
NAICS 72
$63.5M
Retail Trade110 loans
NAICS 44
$35.1M
Other Services109 loans
NAICS 81
$26.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance96 loans
NAICS 62
$26.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Navigator International Llc4$10.0M
Applied Technologies Group Inc1$5.0M
Interfuze Corporation1$5.0M
Hotel Indigo1$5.0M
Deftec Corporation1$4.7M
Jupiter Hospitality Llc1$4.7M
Ac Inc.2$3.9M
Move & Store Llc1$3.7M
Brown Precision, Inc.1$3.4M
Homewood Suites by Hilton Huntsville Downtown1$3.4M

Huntsville, AL has received 1,171 SBA loans totaling $376.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 989 loans (84% of the total), supporting 8,724 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 182 loans totaling $100.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Huntsville is Redstone FCU with 169 loans. That works out to 53.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

275,897

Avg Median Income

-$51,201,335

Avg Home Value

-$102,331,702

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3574929,297$106,866$270,300$1,29443.5
3575623,552$134,900$350,600$1,71080.9
3575718,250$105,517$298,800$1,43511.7
3575848,929$115,780$336,700$1,37527.2
3580123,901$103,125$399,700$1,13013.8
3580223,304$72,195$319,900$1,05116.4
3580521,006$31,247$108,200$8009.2
3580628,443$79,338$318,800$1,28725.4
358081,116$121,364N/A$1,69058.7
3581032,705$46,963$126,100$1,09728.1
3581615,172$38,947$114,100$8755.1
358249,690$93,066$378,000$1,26812.7
35896532N/AN/AN/A0.4

Huntsville, AL has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 275,897. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$51,201,335. The average median home value is -$102,331,702. The average median monthly rent is -$51,280,896.

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