Living in Huntsville (Alabama)
Huntsville (Alabama) is a city in Alabama, United States, home to 215,006 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 1%, #96 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 2%, #95 of 8,006), commuters (top 2%, #78 of 6,227).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 49 min and sets around 23:39; in late June it sets around 3:03.
How Huntsville (Alabama) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Alabama | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,284 of 11,898 | #14 of 206 | Map |
| Low-income household | 67 | #96 of 9,771 | #1 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #788 of 8,006 | #10 of 123 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #627 of 6,237 | #9 of 95 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,744 of 9,474 | #26 of 150 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 56 | #5,756 of 9,474 | #27 of 150 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,127 of 10,762 | #22 of 184 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #802 of 4,537 | #1 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #735 of 4,444 | #1 of 58 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #1,446 of 3,053 | #1 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,500 of 7,271 | #12 of 119 | Map |
| Commuter | 82 | #78 of 6,227 | #1 of 84 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #603 of 3,933 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #95 of 8,006 | #1 of 123 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #443 of 12,111 | #4 of 215 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #1,117 of 4,114 | #1 of 54 | Map |
| Expat professional | 63 | #2,886 of 7,271 | #1 of 119 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #4,916 of 9,474 | #12 of 150 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 45 | #10,824 of 18,063 | #169 of 350 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #10,343 of 16,523 | #128 of 311 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #8,749 of 18,063 | #217 of 350 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #6,770 of 16,523 | #7 of 311 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,314 of 21,167 | #1 of 422 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,262 of 12,111 | #1 of 215 | Map |
| Coastal living | 57 | #5,525 of 6,413 | #58 of 79 | Map |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,320 of 12,111 | #1 of 215 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #205 of 4,750 | #1 of 60 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Meridianville 14 km
- Moores Mill 14 km
- Madison (Alabama) 15 km
- Harvest 21 km
- Athens (Alabama) 36 km
- Decatur (Alabama) 39 km
- Hartselle 45 km
- Arab 47 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.