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Living in Huntsville

There were 82 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. For Huntsville, median gross rent was US$1,035 per month, while the median home value was US$236,600 in July 2026. In July 2026, Huntsville had a population of 47,864.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population49,088people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,779EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent909.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate10.93%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,045offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 29% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.52µg/m³country median 7.0 — 7% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 64% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 64% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Huntsville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Huntsville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 41.1%, and the vacancy rate was 12.2% in July 2026. 62.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Huntsville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,035/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent62.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,036 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent909.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes692 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Huntsville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–57%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–59%
Family46%strong on family, weak on cost · range 37–55%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,288 of 49,088 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$47,529 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Huntsville is 10.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income47,529 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband74.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription9.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,779 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate10.93 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Huntsville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,325 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,508of €2,626 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,626
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,036
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,508
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Huntsville Salary needed to live in Huntsville

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Huntsville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Huntsville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher84.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools15 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents31.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents82 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,500 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Huntsville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHuntsville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Huntsville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Huntsville2,871
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,045 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Recorded violent crimes262 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.36 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle2.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportHTV3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport4 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Huntsville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Huntsville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Huntsville is 7.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.52 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.44 · Feb 16.89 · Mar 20.61 · Apr 24.72 · May 28.44 · Jun 31.72 · Jul 33.44 · Aug 33.67 · Sep 30.61 · Oct 25.83 · Nov 19.78 · Dec 15.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00414382 (HUNTSVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.06 · Feb 5.89 · Mar 9.44 · Apr 13.17 · May 17.61 · Jun 21.22 · Jul 22.5 · Aug 22.39 · Sep 19.61 · Oct 14.44 · Nov 8.89 · Dec 5.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00414382 (HUNTSVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.28 · Feb 11.39 · Mar 15.06 · Apr 18.94 · May 23 · Jun 26.5 · Jul 27.94 · Aug 28 · Sep 25.11 · Oct 20.11 · Nov 14.33 · Dec 10.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 116.1 · Feb 85.85 · Mar 97.79 · Apr 98.81 · May 113.5 · Jun 138.4 · Jul 77.72 · Aug 105.2 · Sep 113.5 · Oct 117.6 · Nov 118.9 · Dec 120.1 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00414382 (HUNTSVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading23.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.99 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,128 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature30.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.1 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature12.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Messina (Italy) ±2.7 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.6 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±2.6 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±2.6 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±2.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 4,288 is not 5.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.43 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents4,288 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density453.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population49,088 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics50,457 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value236,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes41.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate49.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad8.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance16.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher24.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over17,882 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Huntsville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Conroe as a Huntsville alternative in the same region

46 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, city and median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Unemployment: 3.9% Conroe vs 10.9% Huntsville−64%
  • Residents: 119,564 Conroe vs 49,088 Huntsville+144%
  • Annual PM2.5: 12.1 µg/m³ Conroe vs 7.5 µg/m³ Huntsville+61%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,702 Conroe vs €1,779 Huntsvilleno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,651 Conroe vs €3,325 Huntsvilleno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Conroe vs 4.0 km Huntsville+50%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,877 Conroe vs 2,045 Huntsville−8%
Full comparisonMore about Conroe

Plainfield as a Huntsville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1378 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €1,779 Huntsville+171%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 10.9% Huntsville−66%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,045 Huntsville−64%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 4.0 km Huntsville+125%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,325 Huntsvilleno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 5.4% Huntsville+13%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.5 µg/m³ Huntsville+4%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Huntsville?

The median gross salary is 3,325 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Huntsville?

The unemployment rate is 10.93 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Huntsville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.52 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Huntsville?

Police recorded 2,045 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Huntsville?

The published population is 49,088 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Huntsville?

4,288 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Huntsville a good place to live?

Huntsville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00414382 (HUNTSVILLE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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