Moving to Redstone Arsenal
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Huntsville, Alabama.
Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama, is a major Army missile, space, and aviation hub with tenants including the Missile Defense Agency, NASA Marshall, and an FBI campus. Families PCSing here settle in Madison, southeast Huntsville, or Harvest, in a fast-growing "Rocket City" with strong schools and moderate prices.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-post housing serves a fraction of the huge workforce, so most families live off-post. Madison is the top choice for its highly rated schools, southeast Huntsville and Hampton Cove offer established neighborhoods near the gates, and Harvest and Owens Cross Roads provide newer, lower-priced homes. Huntsville’s tech-driven growth keeps demand strong but prices moderate.
Where military families live near Redstone Arsenal
Families PCSing to Redstone Arsenal most often settle in Madison, SE Huntsville / Hampton Cove, Harvest / Owens Cross Roads. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $1,500-$2,100 | $320k-$460k | 10-20 min | Top-rated schools and newer homes; the family favorite. |
| SE Huntsville / Hampton Cove | $1,400-$1,950 | $290k-$420k | 10-20 min | Established neighborhoods near the gates with good schools. |
| Harvest / Owens Cross Roads | $1,350-$1,850 | $270k-$390k | 20-30 min | Newer, lower-priced homes on the metro edges. |
2026 BAH near Redstone Arsenal
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Redstone Arsenal is set by the AL003 (Huntsville, AL) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $1,797 | $1,443 |
| E-7 | $2,133 | $1,671 |
| O-3 | $2,226 | $1,974 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Redstone Arsenal
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Jones High School | High | Madison City Schools | Madison |
| James Clemens High School | High | Madison City Schools | Madison |
| Hampton Cove Elementary | Elementary | Huntsville City Schools | Owens Cross Roads |
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Where do most families live near Redstone Arsenal?
Madison is the top choice for its highly rated schools and newer homes, about 10 to 20 minutes from the gates. Southeast Huntsville and Hampton Cove offer established neighborhoods with good schools close to base. Harvest and Owens Cross Roads on the metro edges have newer, lower-priced homes for a slightly longer commute.
Is Huntsville a good place to buy a home?
Yes. Huntsville is a fast-growing, tech-driven metro with strong schools and home prices that remain moderate for the value. Buying with a VA loan works well for most ranks, and the large, stable Redstone and aerospace workforce supports resale and rentals, which helps families who buy and later PCS out.
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