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Huntsville, AR


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Huntsville, Arkansas

Huntsville, Arkansas, in Madison county, is 23 miles E of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 125 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 1,931.

The People and Families of Huntsville

In Huntsville, about 49% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Huntsville. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in the city, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in Huntsville.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntsville had a median family income of $32,609.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Huntsville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Huntsville Housing

Huntsville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Huntsville, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Huntsville, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

Of Note

High Points

Huntsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Huntsville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Huntsville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Huntsville, AR

Comparing Huntsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men36
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime35
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