This booming Alabama city saw an ‘insane influx of people’ in 2025
AL.com••business
Key Points:
- For the fourth consecutive year, Alabama experienced a net influx of residents moving into its cities, ranking ninth in U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index migration data, up from 16th the previous year.
- U-Haul analyzed over 2.5 million one-way transactions across the U.S. and Canada, revealing that arrivals in Alabama increased by 1% in 2025 while departures remained steady.
- Huntsville and surrounding areas saw the highest migration gains, driven by the presence of U.S. Space Command, NASA, and SpaceX, attracting many young and experienced professionals.
- The state is particularly appealing to migrants from the West Coast due to more affordable housing, offering larger homes and land for comparable prices.
