Hampton Cove

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Hampton Cove, AL

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A planned community in the Cumberland Plateau

Scenic Wooded Commutes Walkable Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities

Located about six miles southeast of Downtown Huntsville, Hampton Cove is a master-planned community with three golf courses, 28 lakes, a waterfall, 20 miles of walking trails, and a residents-only recreation center. Hampton Cove contains 20 residential neighborhoods, two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. A large shopping district is located along Highway 1 and Old Highway 431. Residents come here to buy groceries, browse the stores, or dine at one of the numerous restaurants. Popular destinations include Yoshi Sushi Fusion and Buenavista Mexican Cantina-Hampton Cove.

Nestled between Monte Sano Mountain, Keel Mountain, and Green Mountain, Hampton Cove provides scenic views and proximity to outdoor activities like hiking and camping at Monte Sano State Park. Because it is just minutes from Huntsville, Hampton Cove is ideal for students attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville or Oakwood University.

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blevins Gap Nature Preserve Trailhead (Smoke Rise and Certain Trails)
  • Blevins Gap Nature Preserve Trailhead (Fanning Trail)
  • Monte Sano Nature Preserve Trailhead (Trough Springs Trail)
  • Monte Sano State Park
  • Wernher von Braun Planetarium

Airports

  • Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.