Near the university
The park grew next to land acquired for the University of Alabama's Huntsville branch1.
Huntsville Area Guide
Homes for sale in Research Park & West Huntsville, AL: Research Park area guide
West Huntsville wraps around Cummings Research Park, the second-largest research park in the United States, with about 300 companies and more than 26,000 employees1.
Employers
Aerospace, defense and tech in one district
The park's main industries are aerospace, defense, engineering, biotechnology, software and cybersecurity1. It began in 1961 on undeveloped land at Huntsville's western edge1.
Near Madison
The City of Madison lies just to the west, and many residents work in Research Park2.
Living here
Short commutes for park employees
Neighborhoods west of the park and in Madison give many employees short drives. Compare commute times to your building and to the Arsenal gates.
Common Questions
Research Park & West Huntsville: common questions
Quick Answers
Homes for sale in Research Park & West Huntsville, AL: questions answered
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Research Park & West Huntsville, AL?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Research Park & West Huntsville, AL and the greater Huntsville area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check before buying a home in Research Park?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer. This guide links the official sources.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Cummings Research Park, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Madison, Alabama, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).