Huntsville Real Estate

From an agricultural community to one of the most technologically advanced cities in the country, Huntsville has it all. Residents enjoy traditional Southern hospitality combined with a thriving economic market, excellent schools, modern healthcare facilities, spacious parks & recreation and cultural diversity. This bustling city in North Alabama offers more than job stability – it provides more than 180,000 residents with a home unlike any other. 

Huntsville has jobs and careers in a wide spectrum of fields including technology, space, manufacturing, retail and more. Cummings Research Park is one of the city’s first science and technology parks, and the second largest development of its kind in the country. NASA uses the park’s facilities to develop new space technologies including equipment and missiles for space missions. Other companies and businesses are located within Cummings Research Park, which employs more than 20,000 people. Nicknamed “The Rocket City” because of NASA’s presence, Huntsville is also home to the Marshall Space Flight Center and the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal. Several Fortune 500 companies are located in this city, and businesses looking to expand or relocate often end up with Huntsville at the top of its list. The city is often recognized by national publications and websites for its business and lifestyle factors, and these rankings speak for themselves. Huntsville was honored in 2007 as:

• #1 --------- market in the South – Southern Business Development
• One of America’s “Top Cities for Job Opportunities” in 2008 – SmartMoney Magazine
• One of the nation’s “Top 10 Places to Live” in 2008 – RelocateAmerica.com
• Third in the nation for concentration of technology workers – American Electronics Association
• One of America’s “Greenest Cities” in 2008 – Popular Science
• One of “10 Great Cities for Job Seekers” – CareerBuilder.com
• One of the Top 20 Cities for Business & Careers – Forbes Magazine
• One of the Top 10 Cities for Job Growth & Affordability – MSN/Sperling’s
• One of the nation’s “Top 10 Cities for Job Growth Markets” – Manpower  
• #1 U.S. Small City of the Future – Foreign-Direct Investment Magazine
• One of the “Nation’s 25 Best Cities for Mid-level Professionals – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
• One of the nation’s “Top 10 Cities for Business Vitality” – The Wall Street Journal
• A Leading City for the Concentration of Architectural and other Engineers – The Wall Street Journal
• One of America’s Leading 5-Star Business Metros – Expansion Management Magazine
• One of the nation’s “Top 50 Cities for Outdoor Adventure Activities” – National Geographic Adventure
• One of the nation’s “Best Performing Cities” – Milken Institute
• One of the Top 5 Technology Cities in U.S. – ComputerWorld

To support the economy, Huntsville offers numerous educational prospects to meet the constant demand for qualified workers. Huntsville City Schools provide children with a strong learning foundation, and dedicated teachers work hard to ensure every student receives a well-rounded education. Many colleges are scattered throughout the Huntsville area, and these institutions offer programs in countless fields of study. The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Oakwood College, Alabama A&M University, Calhoun Community College and Auburn University are only a few of these renowned universities. For students dreaming of working for NASA, Space Camp offers space, aviation and other programs for students who enjoy learning about space, flying and technology.

Even with all their careers and education, Huntsville residents still find time to enjoy the finer things in life including outdoor adventures, entertainment, shopping, dining and more. The Huntsville Museum of Art and Signature Gallery showcase stunning artwork that includes antique pottery, contemporary paintings and custom jewelry designs. The Panoply® Arts Festival is an annual arts event attended by thousands of visitors each spring, which showcases the talents of countless artists and musicians. Other special events include Big Spring Jam, a renowned music festival held each fall.

Baseball fans can cheer on the city’s minor league team, the Huntsville Stars, and golfers will appreciate the collection of 11 golf courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Other attractions include the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, North Alabama Railroad Museum, North Alabama Science Center and U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The EarlyWorks Museums, located in downtown Huntsville, encompasses three history museums take you back in time including the Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Children's History Museum.

Huntsville real estate is as diverse as its residents. Established neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, and new master-planned subdivisions blend together pleasantly to provide homeowners with countless property types to choose – each as unique as their distinct lifestyles. Single family homes, luxury homes, condos and townhomes can be found in a variety of sizes and architectural styles. From urban, suburban and rural settings, residents can find the right home for them and their families. Discover all that Huntsville has to offer.

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