RANK #593 / 996 · POP 97,923 · AL
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.4%
Lake Guntersville, a prominent feature of Marshall County, Alabama, draws visitors and residents alike with its 69,000 acres of water and reputation for bass fishing. The county is located in northeastern Alabama, approximately an hour's drive from Huntsville. The community offers a balance of small-town hospitality and access to outdoor recreation, including three state parks: Lake Guntersville State Park, Cathedral Caverns State Park, and Buck's Pocket State Park. Life in Marshall County often centers on its natural surroundings and community events. The county's economy is supported by manufacturing, automotive suppliers, aerospace contractors, and tourism. Major employers include Mueller, Pilgrim's Pride, and local healthcare systems. The area's proximity to Huntsville allows residents to access that city's job market while maintaining a lower cost of living. Public schools in Marshall County are rated above average, with Arab City Schools, Albertville City Schools, and Guntersville City Schools noted as highly rated systems.
Above national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 4.0x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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Marshall County has a Boom Town Index score of 40/100, ranking #593 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.6% and a median household income of $58,272, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Marshall County is $165,600 with median rent at $746/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3519, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.6%. Home values changed -0.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.26% of Marshall County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.