Media outlets and statisticians have taken note of Huntsville, Alabama and Madison County lately and the secret is out: Huntsville is a great place to visit, live, work, and play! Over the past few years, Huntsville, along with businesses and service providers, has consistently ranked among the top ten and often at number 1 on several readers' opinion polls and studies. Here are some of the most recent accolades in 2024:
Best Chocolate Shop in the US
Ranked by editors and readers of USA Today's 10Best, Huntsville, Alabama-based Pizzelle's Confections took the #1 position in June 2024.
Best Small Airport
Ranked by Newsweek readers, Huntsville International Airport (Alabama) recently took the Readers' Choice Award's top position touting the airport as a convenient travel hub. Large enough to offer non-stop service to 14 destinations, yet small enough to provide a stress-free experience. They also highlight the airport's three dining options and its outdoor pet park.
Best Places for Millennials to Live & Work in 2024
In a recent CommercialCafe study, Huntsville, Alabama ranked #5 out of 20 of the best metros for Millennials in 2024. Among the reasons cited are: the city's thriving job market, affordable living costs, and a rapid increase in tech sector employment. Out of 20 cities analyzed for this study, Huntsville, Alabama was among three cities with double-digit growth (10%) in Millennial population share.
Best Place to Live
US News and World Report released its annual rankings of 150 Best Place to Live and Huntsville, Alabama remains in the Top 10 at #7. The other good news is that Huntsville has consistently ranked in the Top 10 over the past few years in this poll. To make the top of the list, a place must have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market, and a high quality of life.
Rankings and Accolades Garnered by Huntsville, Alabama and Madison County, Alabama in 2023
Best Job Market
SmartAsset named Huntsville the best job market in the United States in 2023.
Best Places for Black Entrepreneurs
SmartAssets ranked Huntsville, Alabama the 8th best place for black-owned businesses.
Best Place to Retire for Affordability
Southern Living named Huntsville the best place to retire in 2023 for its affordability.
Most Charming Cities in the Appalachians
World Atlas included Huntsville on its list of the most charming cities in the Appalachians in 2023.
Tech Growth Potential
CBRE named Huntsville the top city in North America for tech growth potential in 2023.
#6 Best Botanical Garden in North America
USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice ranked Huntsville Botanical Garden among the top ten botanical gardens in the country.
The List Goes On...
See a comprehensive list of accolades achieved by Huntsville and its business community.