Located in North Alabama, Huntsville is one of the nation’s fastest-growing metros and a major hub for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. Nicknamed “The Rocket City,” Huntsville’s innovation legacy stems from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and continues today through a booming tech and engineering economy supported by Redstone Arsenal, the largest employer in the region employing 45,500 people.
The city’s education and research ecosystem is led by The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), which enrolls 8,564 students and ranks among the top research universities in the nation for NASA and Department of Defense funding. Calhoun Community College and Alabama A&M University further strengthen the region’s skilled workforce pipeline.
Huntsville is also known for its exceptional livability. The city boasts more than 70 parks and nature preserves, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (Alabama’s top tourist attraction), and a revitalized downtown and MidCity District filled with restaurants, music venues, and entertainment.
On the multifamily front, the Huntsville MSA includes roughly 304 apartment communities (50+ units) totaling 55,030 units, with approximately 2,300 units currently under construction.
