Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Huntingdon is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,884. Residents earn $66,429 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Huntingdon receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Huntingdon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Huntingdon is $66,429, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Huntingdon is $189,400, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Huntingdon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,429 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,655 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,430 |
| County GDP | $8,000M |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Healthcare | 462 |
| Retail | 495 |
| Manufacturing | 128 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $189,400 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,068 |
| Census Median Rent | $832 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $790 |
| 1 Bedroom | $833 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,320 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,632 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,849 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,059/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4982°N, 78.0073°W |
| County FIPS | 42013 |
Winner: Republican by 43.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.8% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,902/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Restaurants | 305 |
| Retail Stores | 495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |