Population
The city of Huntsville has a population of over 164,000
people. Madison County is home to some 293,000 residents. The city of
Madison has a population of over 35,000.
Geography
Madison County encompasses nearly 805 square miles,
while Huntsville contains about 155 square miles within its city limits.
The city rises nearly 600 feet above sea level with parts of the area
rising 1,800 feet above sea level. The city is located 300 miles north of
the Gulf of Mexico, between the Tennessee River and the Appalachian
Mountains. It is 100 miles south of Nashville, 100 miles north of
Birmingham and 195 miles west of Atlanta. The area is served by Interstate
565 and is closely linked to Interstate 65.
Standard of Living
Huntsville/Madison County is home to one of the largest
research parks in America. Madison County, Alabama is said to have one of
the highest concentrations of engineers in the world. This is a result of
the high-tech nature of industry in the area. Per capita income in
Huntsville/Madison County is one of the highest in the Southeastern United
States. Huntsville is known as the Rocket City because her history is
interwoven with that of the space program of The United States of America.
This has resulted in many high- tech companies and government agencies
locating in the area, including Boeing, NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center,
Nichols Research, ADTRAN, Intergraph Corporation, McDonnell Douglas, and
the U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command. These organizations and
others located in the area provide a wealth of opportunity for local
residents and transplants alike.
Average Home Selling Price: $140,375
Climate
Huntsville/Madison County enjoys all four seasons. We
have an average annual temperature of 62.5 degrees F, with an average
annual rainfall of around 70 inches.
Taxes
Huntsville/Madison County has no local income tax, and Alabama property taxes are among the lowest in America. For information
regarding Property Tax call (256) 532-3350. For Huntsville City Sales Tax
call (256) 532-3498.
Religion
Huntsville/Madison County is home to more than 30
different denominations and over 275 places of worship.
Automobile Registration
You have 30 days after you have established residency
in the state of Alabama to change your out-of-state vehicle registration
to Alabama registration. Madison County residents must submit a
certificate of title, vehicle registration, and proof of liability
insurance to the License Commissioners Office in the Madison County
Courthouse. For more information call (256) 532-3310.
Drivers License
You have 30 days upon establishing residency in
Huntsville/Madison County to change your out-of -state drivers license to
an Alabama Drivers License. Out-of-state newcomers must present a valid
driver's license from another state, passport, military identification,
birth certificate or school records. Drivers' licenses are available at
the Madison County License Department located at 115-A Church Street,
Huntsville. For more information call (256) 539-0681.
Voter Registration
Newcomers should contact the Madison County Board of Registrars on the
4th floor of the Madison County Courthouse. For more information call
(256) 532-3520.
