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Living in Redstone Arsenal, AL
Explore Redstone Arsenal and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.3 / 10
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Redstone Arsenal at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population858
Median Household Income$140,114
Median Gross Rent$1,641
Median Age46.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home17.3%
Homeownership2.6%
Housing Vacancy2.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Redstone Arsenal is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Redstone Arsenal and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Redstone Arsenal
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Gross Rent$1,641
Homeownership2.6%
Housing Vacancy2.8%
Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Redstone Arsenal, AL
Median Household Income$140,114
Unemployment5.7%
Work From Home17.3%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Redstone Arsenal and how households are structured
Population858
Median Age46.9
Average Household Size2.4
Redstone Arsenal is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Redstone Arsenal
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Redstone Arsenal point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High91.5°F
Average Winter Low33.1°F
Annual Rainfall62.4 in.
Annual Snowfall2.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Redstone Arsenal
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Redstone Arsenal is located in Madison County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Madison County.
County Intelligence
Redstone Arsenal & Madison County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Redstone Arsenal is located in Madison County, Alabama.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Redstone Arsenal.
Current NarrowTheList data for Redstone Arsenal shows a population of about 858. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Madison County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Redstone Arsenal.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.