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Huntsville, AL
Huntsville · AL 35801
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$520K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.1/10
Schools
12 min
to Downtown Huntsville
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
71/100
B-Quietness
70/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score60/100
Our Take
Huntsville’s 35801 ZIP is a solid middle‑class community with strong tech‑industry ties, decent schools, and low flood risk. Home prices have risen a bit, but it remains a fairly affordable option for families and remote workers. The area offers good value, though it lacks walkability and public transit options.
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The Good
- ✓Strong job market, especially in aerospace and defense
- ✓High‑rated public schools with several top‑performing options
- ✓Low flood risk and relatively low crime rates
- ✓Affordable housing compared to other tech hubs
Real Talk
- !Walk score is essentially zero – you’ll need a car for most errands
- !Public transit options are limited; the area is car‑centric
- !Median home prices have been climbing; expect a higher cost of entry than the 2022 baseline
- !Some neighborhoods have older housing that may require updates
- $Higher property taxes for the county
- $Potential HOA fees in newer subdivisions
- $Possible need for home‑inspection upgrades in older homes
Best For
Tech professionalsFamilies seeking good schoolsRemote workersFirst‑time home buyers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Huntsville, AL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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