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While Aerospace and defense make up the heart of the job force in Huntsville, a growing presence in biotechnology and manufacturing is also making an impact on the local economy. There are over 10,000 people employed in the biotech industry in Alabama with almost 600 companies, many of which are located in Huntsville. Most of Huntsville's biotech industry is located in Cummings Research Park Biotech Campus called the Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology. Over 40 different bioscience companies work at the Hudson-Alpha Center generating 700 jobs and indirectly creating another 1500 jobs in the local area. According to hsvchamber, "HudsonAlpha is a world-class genomics research center developing targeted and more efficient diagnoses and treatments. Among the areas of study by the 16 research labs are projects related to cancers, Parkinson’s, molecular diagnosis and renewable energy. Other Bioscience industries include Aviagen, Nektar, and the new Paul Propst Center, a 105,000 square-foot research laboratory building next to the HudsonAlpha Institute.”

The auto and manufacturing industry is a growing and thriving part of Huntsville’s economic landscape. Based upon the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, Huntsville is now ranked the 13th best city for manufacturing jobs. Is also ranked #6 in the nation for future job growth and #2 for the highest salary and low cost living. Alabama has become the auto capital of the south with Huntsville having both Toyota and Mazda building their manufacturing plants here.

Unlike most cities in Alabama, Huntsville is a diverse metro with people from all over the world working here. It is still considered the Deep South and most new comers moving here are welcomed with a warm southern hospitality. With growing art community, the city has taken on a more cultural feel and has made the city more vibrant. Huntsville is also home to over a dozen breweries and host many events with local bands. Restaurants are numerous here and sports many well-known franchises and locally owned restaurants.

For those who love the outdoors, Huntsville boast some of the best fishing, scenic views and off road adventures in the Alabama. It also is home to some of the best attractions in the state, with the U.S. Space and Rocket and the Huntsville Botanical garden being listed as the most visited in Alabama.

By far, my favorite thing I love about Huntsville is, it is a great place to live for all likes of people, whether single or married. Crime is low for a mid-size city and the private and public school system is some of the best in the state. Commute time is great and traffic, while growing is still fairly low, even during rush hour. This allows for more social time with your friends, family or pets. With the city’s affordable housing, quality of local schools, a great job market and the well-established health-care systems, why wouldn’t you want to live here?

National Recognized City Awards for Huntsville

• U.S. News ranks Huntsville #3 best place to live in the U.S. in 2021-2022
• Huntsville is ranked 3rd for the STEM jobs in the U.S. by 24/7 Wall Street.
• The Milken Institute ranks Huntsville as having the seventh largest concentration of High-Tech jobs.
• The financial company Motley Fool has ranked Huntsville as #2 for High Salary and Low Cost of Living.
• Wallet Hub ranks Huntsville as the Top 25 Most Educated in the Nation.
• Wall Street Journal says, "Future of Tech is in Three Cities, including Huntsville."
• Livability named Huntsville as the top 10 Best cities for STEM jobs and N0. 2 as the Up-and-Coming Tech Hotspots.
• Nerd Wallet Ranks Huntsville as #2 for the Best place for Tech Jobs also ranks Huntsville as #1 for STEM Grads.
• US News ranks Huntsville as #1 for the Best Affordable places to live.
• ZY writes, "Huntsville is the New Age of Aerospace."
• Smart Asset ranks Huntsville as the #2 city for Tech Jobs in the U.S.
• According to Forbes, Huntsville is amost the Top 25 best-paying cities for Software Engineers.
• CBS Money Watch named Huntsville as the fastest-growing tech city.
• Indeed ranks Huntsville as the Top Metro area for Game Developers.
• Kepler ranks Huntsville as on of the best cities for Manufacturing Jobs.
• Huntsville Internation Airport is ranked the Best Small Airport in the U.S. by USA Today
• Business Insider ranks Huntsville as the 11th Best Place to Live in the U.S.
• US News also ranks Huntsville as the 11th Best Place to Live in the U.S.
• Livability list Huntsville as #40 as the top 100 Best Places to Live.
• For the 11th year in a role, Huntsville earns an "A" on their Financial Report Card.
• 24/7 ranks Huntsville as #6 for job growth.

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