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Huntington, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Huntington County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
17,026 Population 1,804/sq mi density
$51,220 Median Income $26,747 per capita
$104,300 Home Value $191,099 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,220 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $852/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Huntington, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,220
32% below
$26,747 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
63% below
Zillow: $191,099
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Huntington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
37%
Rent
73%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huntington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huntington residents earn a median household income of $51,220 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,747. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Huntington is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,099. Median rent is $852/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Safety & Crime

Huntington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,255/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huntington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population17,026
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,804/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,220
Per Capita$26,747
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$2,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$948

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$852
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$191,099
Housing Units7,511
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,255/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,432/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation776 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Huntington was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.