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Huntingdon, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,884 Population 1,902/sq mi density
$66,429 Median Income $32,655 per capita
$189,400 Home Value $197,068 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 952 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,429 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,400 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Huntingdon, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,429
12% below
$32,655 per capita
Home Value
$189,400
33% below
Zillow: $197,068
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Huntingdon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Huntingdon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
67%
Rent
72%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huntingdon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huntingdon residents earn a median household income of $66,429 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,655. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Huntingdon is $189,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,068. Median rent is $832/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Safety & Crime

Huntingdon reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 952/100K.

Education

27.8% of adults in Huntingdon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huntingdon has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population6,884
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,902/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,429
Per Capita$32,655
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,400
Rent$832
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$197,068
Housing Units2,805
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property952/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation776 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Huntingdon was founded in 1767.
The median home in Huntingdon was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.