Colorado Springs → Huntsville

You're not the first
to make this move.

Space Command is relocating from Colorado Springs to Huntsville. I made the exact same move myself, before I ever sold a house here — now I help the families and personnel making this transition find their footing.

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Colorado Springs EL PASO COUNTY, CO Huntsville MADISON COUNTY, AL
~1,175 miles. A multi-year transition, not an overnight move.
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Kerri Denney Realtor® — Real Broker LLC
Huntsville / North Alabama

"I packed up my life in Colorado Springs and moved to Huntsville without knowing the neighborhoods, the schools, or what to trust online. I figured most of it out the hard way."

Now I get to watch Huntsville from the other side — as a Realtor who works with families making this exact move, many tied to Space Command's relocation to Redstone Arsenal. I've sold over 400 homes here, and a good number of them to people who started right where you are: trying to figure out if this is really happening, and what it means for their family.

This site won't try to sell you anything. It's the information I wish I'd had — the timeline, the neighborhoods, the honest cost-of-living picture. If you'd rather talk it through with someone who's done it, that's what I'm here for.

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The Move, Explained

Here's the timeline, without the jargon.

Current as of mid-2026. This has moved back and forth before — here's where it actually stands.

2021

Huntsville first selected

Named the permanent home for Space Command headquarters, before the decision was later reversed.

'25

The decision reversed again

President Trump announced from the Oval Office that Space Command headquarters would leave Peterson Space Force Base and relocate to Redstone Arsenal.

Jan '26

A transition office stood up

Led by a two-star general, tasked with managing logistics and coordinating with local and state leaders on both ends.

'26

The first personnel began arriving

By spring 2026, roughly 20 people were already working in Huntsville, with about 200 expected by year's end and around 1,000 jobs eventually relocating.

'27–'31

Permanent headquarters construction

Groundbreaking at Redstone Arsenal is expected in 2027, with the facility projected to become fully operational in 2031.

What this means for your timing: This isn't a single mass move-out — it's a phased relocation stretching across years, with critical roles moving first. If your orders haven't dropped yet, you likely have more runway than it feels like.
One honest note: Colorado has an active legal challenge to the relocation, with a trial not expected before late 2026. It hasn't slowed the Pentagon's timeline so far, but it's worth knowing it's in the background.
Cost of Living

What actually changes.

Every family's number is different, but here's the general shape of what people notice.

Category
What tends to change
Home prices
Generally more house for the money in Huntsville — many families move up in square footage, lot size, or build year for a comparable payment.
Property taxes
Alabama's property tax rates are among the lowest in the country. Usually the single biggest surprise, in a good way.
State income tax
Alabama does have one, unlike some relocation destinations — worth factoring into a full household budget, not just the home price.
Utilities
Humidity changes the game. Summers run hotter and more humid than Colorado Springs, and cooling costs reflect that.
Commute
Traffic is lighter than most cities this size, but growth around Redstone Arsenal has picked up — location relative to the gate matters more than it used to.
Where People Land

Neighborhoods near Redstone Arsenal.

The areas I most often show families relocating for Redstone-based roles. Every one has trade-offs.

Top pick for families

Madison

Consistently the most requested area for relocating military and defense families. Strong schools, newer construction, straightforward commute to Redstone's Gate 9 corridor. Also the most competitive and highest-priced.

Close to the gate

Hampton Cove

Sits close to Redstone Arsenal's south side with a mix of established and newer neighborhoods, golf-course communities, and a quieter, more settled feel than Madison.

More land, still commutable

Harvest

Popular with families who want more acreage or a newer build without Madison's price tag. Commute to Redstone is very doable; downtown Huntsville is longer.

Quiet, more rural

Owens Cross Roads

South of Huntsville with a more rural feel and larger lots. Good fit for families who want space and don't mind a longer drive.

No-commute lifestyle

Downtown / Five Points

Walkable, historic, and close to everything — a good fit for singles, couples, or families who'd rather trade square footage for lifestyle.

Your Timeline

What to do, and when.

A general roadmap for the house-hunting side of the move. Tap each phase to open it.

01

6+ Months Before Orders Drop
  • Start watching the Huntsville market so prices and neighborhoods feel familiar, not foreign, by the time you're ready.
  • Get a sense of your Colorado Springs home's value if you're selling — timing both sides of the move matters.
  • Connect with a local agent who actually knows the Redstone-adjacent areas, not just a national relocation directory.
02

Once Orders Are Official
  • Get pre-approved with a lender who understands VA loans and relocation timelines, if that applies to you.
  • Schedule a house-hunting trip — most families do this in 2–3 days with a tightly planned list of showings.
  • Decide early: buy now, rent short-term and buy later, or rent long-term. Each changes your strategy.
03

During the Transition
  • If you're selling in Colorado Springs first, ask about contingency and rent-back options so you're not juggling two closings blind.
  • Research school enrollment timelines early — Huntsville-area districts often have specific windows and required documents.
  • Keep a folder of every relocation or incentive benefit you're offered — these have been part of the package for this move and are easy to lose track of.
Questions I Get Asked Most

Straight answers.

Is this move actually happening, or could it get reversed again?
Personnel are already relocating and construction planning is underway. There's an active legal challenge from Colorado, but it hasn't slowed the timeline so far. I'd plan around the move happening, while staying aware the legal situation is still unfolding.
Should I rent or buy when I first arrive?
Depends on your timeline and how well you already know the area. Some families rent for 6–12 months to learn the neighborhoods before buying; others buy right away, especially with relocation incentives on the table. Worth a real conversation about your specific situation.
How far in advance should I start looking?
The earlier the better, even if you're not ready to move. Understanding the market before you're under a deadline puts you in a much stronger negotiating position when the time comes.
What's the biggest thing people underestimate?
The humidity, honestly — and how much more house their budget gets them here compared to Colorado Springs. Both surprise people, one less pleasantly than the other.
Do you only work with Space Command families?
No — I work with all kinds of buyers and sellers across North Alabama. But because I made this exact move myself, I've become a go-to resource for people coming from Colorado Springs specifically, and I genuinely enjoy that part of my work.
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One honest conversation
beats ten browser tabs.

No pressure, no pitch — just someone who's made this exact move and knows this exact market.

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