Huntington Bay, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Huntington Bay is a small town in New York with a population of 1,853. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,853 Population 1,853/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $166,702 per capita
$1,476,200 Home Value $1,664,460 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$1,476,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,476,200
424% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 82.3%
144% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.2%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Huntington Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,853
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density1,853/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$166,702
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute40 min

Housing

B
Home Value$1,476,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,664,460

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation15 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.3%
High School+98.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute40 min
Libraries63

Is Huntington Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Huntington Bay receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Huntington Bay stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Huntington Bay is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Huntington Bay among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Huntington Bay is $1,476,200, making it a premium housing market at 424% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Huntington Bay is a highly educated community — 82.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Huntington Bay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Huntington Bay has a population of 1,853 with a density of 1,853 people per square mile. The median age is 56.6 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

1,853
Total Population
1,853
People / sq mi
56.6yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Huntington Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Huntington Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Huntington Bay is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Huntington Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$166,702
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.0 min
Work from Home35.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Huntington Bay is $1,476,200, 424% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,664,460.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,476,200
424% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,664,460
Median List Price$1,750,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,750,000
$/Sq Ft$425
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio94.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate1.06%
In Huntington Bay, 25.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 14.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Huntington Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
21% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure23.7%
Asthma10.1%
COPD3.1%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity14.4%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate80.3%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152

Crime Rates: Huntington Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Huntington Bay has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation15 ft (5 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,853/sq mi
Coordinates40.9036°N, 73.4121°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 82.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (144% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+82.3%
144% above US avg
High School+98.8%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,853/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.0 min
Work from Home35.3%

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