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Huntsville is a small city of 46,202 in Texas, with a median household income of $37,419
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Huntsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, 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: 94.9
Huntsville's overall cost of living index is 94.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Huntsville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Huntsville, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$207,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$970
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
36.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,419
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Huntsville's violent crime rate is 513.7 per 100,000 residents
— 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
513.7 /100k
Property Crime
1531.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Huntsville is served primarily by HUNTSVILLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 34.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Huntsville, TX
National Avg
School District
HUNTSVILLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Huntsville sees average highs of 58.0°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Huntsville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Huntsville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $207,300 and median rent is $970/month.
Huntsville's violent crime rate is 513.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Huntsville are operated by HUNTSVILLE ISD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 34.9:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Huntsville, TX has a population of 46,202, a median household income of $37,419, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
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 58.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Huntsville, TX is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 77340, 77320, 77342, 77341.
The population of Huntsville, Texas is 46,202 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Huntsville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $207,300, median household income $37,419, crime index 110 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. 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.
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