Geography
Huntsville is surrounded by the varied terrain of mountains and valleys.
Cultural Attractions
The Clay House Museum, an antebellum home, provides a walk through time with decorations from the 1850s to the 1950s.
Recreation
Huntsville offers approximately 1,897 acres of parkland, making it a way to escape from city life.
Historical
Huntsville was the first large settlement in Alabama by 1819; consequently, it is also where Alabama was born when territory leaders met there to petition Congress to grant statehood.
Economy
Technology, space, and defense industries are heavily rooted in the city with Cummings Research Park, NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and the U.S. Army's Redstone Arsenal.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 174,962
- Population under 55:
- 71.0%
- Population over 55:
- 29.0%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Nashville-Davidson
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 91°F July High, 31°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $42,246
- Median home price:
- $137,850
- Average property tax:
- $62
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 42
- Middle schools:
- 24
- High schools:
- 17
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 2
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 5
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 3/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 9/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 17/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 459
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