Huntsville is a small town of 2,973 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $48,478
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Huntsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Huntsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Huntsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Huntsville's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Huntsville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Huntsville, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$595
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,478
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Huntsville's violent crime rate is 319.7 per 100,000 residents
— 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
319.7 /100k
Property Crime
663.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Huntsville is served primarily by HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Huntsville, AR
National Avg
School District
HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Huntsville sees average highs of 46.9°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Huntsville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Huntsville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,100 and median rent is $595/month.
Huntsville's violent crime rate is 319.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 663.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Huntsville are operated by HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Huntsville, AR has a population of 2,973, a median household income of $48,478, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Huntsville averages 46.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches
with about 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Huntsville, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72740.
The population of Huntsville, Arkansas is 2,973 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Huntsville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $133,100, median household income $48,478, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Huntsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
