Huntsville ranked third in the 25 best places to live in the U.S. for 2021-2022. The U.S. News and World Report said the 25 cities selected offer the best combination of jobs, desirability, cost of living and quality of life. The city of Huntsville jumped up 12 spots as it was ranked number 15 in 2020.

What is it like living in Huntsville Alabama?

Living in Huntsville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Huntsville there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Huntsville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Huntsville are highly rated.

Is Huntsville Alabama safe place to live?

Huntsville is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of cities are safer and 14% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Huntsville is 53.70 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Huntsville generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest.

Is Huntsville Alabama poor?

The poverty rate in Huntsville is 18.3%. One out of every 5.5 residents of Huntsville lives in poverty. How many people in Huntsville, Alabama live in poverty? 33,458 of 182,630 Huntsville residents reported income levels below the poverty line in the last year.

How far is Huntsville from the ocean?

Distance conversionsDistance typeMilesNautical milesStraight line distance313.67 mi272.57 nautical miDriving distance381 mi330.73 nautical mi

Is Huntsville AL in Tornado Alley?

The slideshow story states that, Huntsville lies in the Tennessee Valley, surrounded by the hills of the Cumberland Plateau. It also lies within Dixie Alley, an area which is prone to violent, long-track tornadoes.