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Huntsville, Alabama by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Huntsville was 3.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 13% higher than the statewide rate (3.5). Its median household earns $74,714 and the median home value is $293,600. Population: about 222,791 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Huntsville?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Huntsville at 3.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (924 in all). It stands at 13% higher than the Alabama rate (3.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 23 murders. There were also 5,310 property crimes, a rate of 22.7 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 3200% between 2021 and 2025 (28 to 924).
| Offense (2025) | Huntsville count | Per 1,000 | Alabama per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 924 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 23 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 103 | 0.44 | 0.29 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 92 | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 706 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,310 | 22.7 | 14.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 573 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,247 | 18.1 | 10.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 490 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Huntsville changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 122 | 3 |
| 2022 | 966 | 4,278 | 15 |
| 2023 | 1,012 | 5,387 | 11 |
| 2024 | 1,105 | 5,462 | 19 |
| 2025 | 924 | 5,310 | 23 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Huntsville Police Department's own reports.
How does Huntsville compare with Alabama?
Households in Huntsville have a median income of $74,714 (Alabama: $63,999). The median owner-occupied home is worth $293,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,171 a month. About 222,791 people live on 225 square miles of land, roughly 989 per square mile. The city lies in Madison County and Limestone County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Huntsville | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 222,791 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $74,714 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $293,600 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,171 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.3% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Huntsville?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Madison County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Huntsville?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Huntsville city limits (all active that day). Listed roads include US-231/US-431 and I-565. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Huntsville?
Federal school lists place 47 public and 22 private schools within Huntsville. 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Cathedral Caverns State Park and Monte Sano State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Huntsville
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Huntsville city limits, plus 19 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #177 (Madison), Academy Sports + Outdoors #265 (Huntsville), Cabela's 469 (Huntsville), Family Jewelry & Loan LLC (Huntsville), Gold Guns And Guitars (Madison), Mr Big Guns LLC (Huntsville), Nc Consulting LLC (Huntsville), Rural King (Huntsville) and 2 more.
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map inside the Huntsville city limits: ABC Wholesale, Alabama ABC Store #151 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #186 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #23 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #24 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #45 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #77 (Huntsville), Alabama ABC Store #90 (Huntsville) and 17 more. Alabama has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Huntsville city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Huntsville?
In 2025, Huntsville had 3.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (924 reported), 13% higher than the Alabama rate (3.5). The property-crime rate was 22.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Huntsville?
$74,714 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $63,999 for Alabama.
How much do homes cost in Huntsville?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $293,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $209,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Huntsville?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Madison County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Madison, AL (5 mi) · Decatur, AL (20 mi) · Spring Hill, TN (74 mi) · Birmingham, AL (81 mi) · Murfreesboro, TN (81 mi) · Franklin, TN (85 mi)
More: Alabama statewide numbers · county pages: Madison County and Limestone County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Huntsville city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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