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Huntsville, TN


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Huntsville, Tennessee

Huntsville, Tennessee, in Scott county, is 44 miles NW of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 109 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The town contains a population of approximately 981.

The People and Families of Huntsville

In Huntsville, about 50% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Huntsville, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Huntsville had a median family income of $25,804.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Huntsville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Huntsville Housing

Huntsville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town 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. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Tennessee.

Commuting

In Huntsville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Huntsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Huntsville, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents99
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
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