Huntsville, Alabama has an overall cost of living index of 88.1, which is 11.9 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, while the typical home is valued around $293,600. Households earn a median of $74,714 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 28. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$74,714
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,171
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$293,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
88.1
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,030
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,136
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,310
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,690
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
88.1
Goods
95.5
Rents / Housing
49.8
Services
85.5
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $101,400 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,750 |
| Elementary Teacher | $54,730 |
| Electrician | $60,150 |
| Accountant | $71,840 |
| Plumber | $57,960 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $280,120 |
| Civil Engineer | $89,550 |
| Operations Manager | $90,830 |
| Market Research Analyst | $53,510 |
| Health Services Manager | $116,010 |
| Truck Driver | $53,420 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
222,791
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Census ACS
28.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
24
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,121
Per month
Avg Home Value
$244,505
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 35613 | — | $1,044 | $271,100 |
| ZIP 35649 | — | — | — |
| ZIP 35671 | — | $637 | $96,100 |
| ZIP 35741 | — | $1,090 | $282,200 |
| ZIP 35748 | — | $813 | $320,500 |
| ZIP 35749 | — | $1,202 | $246,000 |
| ZIP 35754 | — | $750 | $205,700 |
| ZIP 35756 | — | $1,534 | $321,000 |
| ZIP 35757 | — | $1,336 | $266,800 |
| ZIP 35758 | — | $1,219 | $294,100 |
Showing top 10 of 24 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.0%
Huntsville has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 88.1. The US national average is 100, so Huntsville is 11.9 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Huntsville is $1,171 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Huntsville is $74,714 per year.
The median home value in Huntsville is $293,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Huntsville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
