Huntsville

USA · Alabama

Huntsville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Alabama. The population was 215,006 at the 2020 census, making it the 100th-most populous city in the U.S., while the Huntsville metropolitan area has an estimated 542,000 residents and is the second-most populous metropolitan area in the state. As of July 1, 2025, the city's population was estimated to be 233,627 – a 8.7% increase since the 2020 Census. This makes it among the top 20 fastest growing cities in the US.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Alabama

Main language

English

On the map

34.73° N, 86.59° W

Near Huntsville

• Guntersville · 49 km away
• Chattanooga · 122 km away
• Franklin · 135 km away
• Birmingham · 136 km away
• Nashville · 160 km away
• Blue Ridge · 207 km away

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Where to stay

Anthem House Huntsville MidCity, powered by Placemakr

10/10 · 20 reviews

Blazin Boho Huntsville Madison

10/10 · 1 reviews

Rocket City's Original Space Dome

10/10 · 1 reviews

Private Suite in Upscale Neighborhood

9.8/10 · 8 reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville Space & Rocket Center

9.6/10 · 1806 reviews

Gallery Apartments by Barsala

9.6/10 · 8 reviews

Mid-City Serenity Oasis

9.3/10 · 4 reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Huntsville near US Space & Rocket Center

9/10 · 930 reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Downtown, Al

9/10 · 657 reviews

106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton

9/10 · 395 reviews