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In its 2022-2023 Best Places to Live list the U.S. News & World Report ranked Huntsville, Alabama #1 in the Best Places to Live​​​. This ranking is comprised of several factors including job market quality of life, value of living, affordability​​ of housing, and the desire to live in the area. Huntsville was also ranked #1 in Best Place to Live in Alabama, #3 in Cheapest Place to Live, and #16 in Fastest-Growing Places. 

The U.S. News & World Report stated in their list, "In the past, the U.S. government relocated a team of German rocket scientists to the area and opened a NASA center that would design the Saturn V, the rocket that sent Apollo astronauts to the moon. Today, Huntsville residents pride themselves on being a nerdy bunch. The metro area has the most educated population in the state, and a large portion of the population works in engineering and defense thanks to the large presence of NASA and the U.S. Army’s Redstone Arsenal.

Huntsville’s city center has undergone a renaissance in recent years. An outbreak of new construction downtown means more shopping, dining and apartment options are available. Just west of downtown, a defunct cotton mill became a bustling arts center, and craft breweries, restaurants and an ax-throwing venue have sprung up in a renovated old middle school." You can see the full report at the U.S. News & World Report website.​

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Huntsville Madison County Chamber Videos

​​​​​Military, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challengi​ng work in delightful surroundings. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life. Mountains, lakes, woodlands and the Tennessee River accommodate numerous recreational activities. A temperate climate enhances the season for outdoor sports, including world-class golf, hiking, bikin​g, and fishing. Major concerts, Broadway and sympho​ny performances, extensive permanent collections and traveling exhibitions contribute to a wonderful way of life. For more information about the Huntsville area visit the Huntsville Madison County Chamber website .​​