Neighborhood in Huntsville, Walker County

Living in South Huntsville, Huntsville

B+

1st of 5areas in Huntsville
Overall score 78 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Huntsville overall: F

South Huntsville covers part of Huntsville, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Huntsville. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Lots of parks
  • Errands and things to do scores low (20 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store5.9 mi
Pharmacy5.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe5.8 mi
Restaurant2.9 mi
Gym4.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care6.1 mi
Childcare5.3 mi
Library6.0 mi

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

Population
4,720
Median rent
$1,450
Median home value
$294,000
Household income
$83,900
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in South Huntsville

South Huntsville is an area in Huntsville with about 4,700 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 27% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 5 areas in Huntsville, which grades F overall.

Pros of living in South Huntsville

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $83,900, 77% higher than the Huntsville median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in South Huntsville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,450, 40% higher than the Huntsville median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 5.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

South Huntsville report card

Each grade compares South 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 B

    Median rent $1,450, homes cost 3.5x income.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $83,900, 3.3% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    43 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 22 min, 5.1% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.0% of adults uninsured.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    84% of homes have broadband.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

South Huntsville compared with Huntsville

Better than Huntsville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 2.9%59 points lower than Huntsville (62%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%46 points higher than Huntsville (41%)
  • Median household income: $83,90077% higher than Huntsville ($47,529)

Worse than Huntsville

  • Median rent: $1,45040% higher than Huntsville ($1,035)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.5%6 points lower than Huntsville (6.8%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 84%2 points lower than Huntsville (86%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DStewart ElementaryElementary, Huntsville ISD5.6 mi
  • BNew Waverly Junior HighMiddle, New Waverly ISD5.5 mi
  • BNew Waverly High SchoolHigh, New Waverly ISD6.6 mi

Cost of living in South Huntsville

Median rent in South Huntsville is $1,450 a month, 40% higher than the Huntsville median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $294,000, 24% higher than the Huntsville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,901 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHuntsvilleTexas
Median rent40% higher than Huntsville$1,450$1,035$1,403
Median home value24% higher than Huntsville$294,000$236,600$283,800
Home value to income30% lower than Huntsville3.5x5.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent59 points lower than Huntsville2.9%62%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them46 points higher than Huntsville87%41%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Huntsville6.0%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Huntsville198919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,901
Mortgage payment
$1,609
Property tax
$291
Median rent, for comparison
$1,450

Based on a $294,000 home in South 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 income77% higher than Huntsville$83,900$47,529$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points lower than Huntsville3.3%11%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points lower than Huntsville4.5%24%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Huntsville46%24%34%
Average commute5% lower than Huntsville22 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Huntsville5.1%6.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Huntsville0.5%6.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Huntsville84%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in South Huntsville

Under 1815%
18 to 345.3%
35 to 6448%
65 and over32%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black2.4%
Asian5.3%
Other or more than one race6.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Huntsville

  1. 2B+Southwest HuntsvilleMedian rent $1,430
  2. 3CNorthwest HuntsvilleMedian rent $1,030
  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. B+West Wichita FallsWichita Falls
  2. ATrailwood VillageHouston
  3. BSouth Woodland HillsHouston

Questions about South Huntsville

Is South Huntsville a good place to live?

South Huntsville covers part of Huntsville, TX, home to about 4,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Huntsville. It does best on education levels and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in South Huntsville?

Median rent in South Huntsville is $1,450 a month, 40% higher than the Huntsville median. The median home is worth $294,000, 24% higher than the Huntsville median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 5.0x across Huntsville.

What schools serve South Huntsville?

The closest rated public schools are Stewart Elementary (elementary, rated D), New Waverly Junior High (middle, rated B) and New Waverly High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.