Neighborhood in Huntsville, Walker County

Living in Northwest Huntsville, Huntsville

C

3rd of 5areas in Huntsville
Overall score 45 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Huntsville overall: F

Northwest Huntsville covers part of Huntsville, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Huntsville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,650
Median rent
$1,030
Median home value
$232,000
Household income
$48,100
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Huntsville

Northwest Huntsville is an area in Huntsville with about 4,700 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 15% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Huntsville is C. That puts it 3rd of 5 areas we grade in Huntsville, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Huntsville

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Huntsville

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Huntsville report card

Each grade compares Northwest Huntsville with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,030, homes cost 4.8x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $48,100, 3.8% unemployed.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 517 violent crimes per 100k, 1,387 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 17 min, 9.2% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    17% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Huntsville compared with Huntsville

Better than Huntsville

  • People below the poverty line: 9.0%15 points lower than Huntsville (24%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%14 points higher than Huntsville (86%)
  • Average commute: 17 min28% lower than Huntsville (23 min)

Worse than Huntsville

No measure is clearly worse than Huntsville.

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • FSamuel Houston ElementaryElementary, Huntsville ISD0.8 mi
  • CMance Park MiddleMiddle, Huntsville ISD1.4 mi
  • DHuntsville High SchoolHigh, Huntsville ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Huntsville

Median rent in Northwest Huntsville is $1,030 a month, about the same as the Huntsville median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $232,000, about the same as the Huntsville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,463 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHuntsvilleTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Huntsville$1,030$1,035$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Huntsville$232,000$236,600$283,800
Home value to income3% lower than Huntsville4.8x5.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Huntsville57%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Huntsville43%41%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Huntsville9.0%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Huntsville197919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,463
Mortgage payment
$1,270
Property tax
$193
Median rent, for comparison
$1,030

Based on a $232,000 home in Northwest Huntsville, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHuntsvilleTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Huntsville$48,100$47,529$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Huntsville3.8%11%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points lower than Huntsville9.0%24%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Huntsville32%24%34%
Average commute28% lower than Huntsville17 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Huntsville9.2%6.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Huntsville5.7%6.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet14 points higher than Huntsville99%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Northwest Huntsville

Under 1811%
18 to 3436%
35 to 6435%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black24%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race1.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Huntsville

  1. 1B+South HuntsvilleMedian rent $1,450
  2. 2B+Southwest HuntsvilleMedian rent $1,430
  3. 4D-North HuntsvilleMedian rent $860
  4. 5FCentral HuntsvilleMedian rent $1,070

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CQuail HollowAustin
  2. C-CaldwoodBeaumont
  3. D+Summer HillSan Antonio

Questions about Northwest Huntsville

Is Northwest Huntsville a good place to live?

Northwest Huntsville covers part of Huntsville, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Huntsville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Huntsville?

Renters in Northwest Huntsville pay a median of $1,030 a month, about the same as the Huntsville median. The median home is worth $232,000, about the same as the Huntsville median. A median home costs 4.8x the median household income, compared with 5.0x across Huntsville.

What schools serve Northwest Huntsville?

The closest rated public schools are Samuel Houston Elementary (elementary, rated F), Mance Park Middle (middle, rated C) and Huntsville High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Huntsville that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.