Known as “Rocket City,” Huntsville, Alabama is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast and a hub for technology, innovation, and economic growth. Home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and a booming tech industry, Huntsville attracts professionals, families, and entrepreneurs from across the country. The city offers award-winning schools, upscale dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and thriving arts and culture. From luxury neighborhoods to vibrant downtown living, Huntsville combines opportunity, sophistication, and Southern hospitality, making it one of Alabama’s premier places to live.
214,900 people live in Huntsville, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $43,893. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Huntsville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bigfoot's Little Donuts, Guanajuato Tienda Mexicana, and L’Etoile Patisserie.
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| Dining · $$ | 2.4 miles | 135 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.07 miles | 9 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.85 miles | 81 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.05 miles | 43 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.97 miles | 37 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.53 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.41 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.34 miles | 70 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.68 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.26 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.45 miles | 11 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 2.24 miles | 18 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.22 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.25 miles | 7 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.94 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.22 miles | 55 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
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Huntsville has 92,255 households, with an average household size of 22.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Huntsville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 214,900 people call Huntsville home. The population density is 1,312 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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