Massachusetts · Metropolitan Area
Huntington is a small town in Massachusetts with a population of 853. Residents earn $52,344 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Huntington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Huntington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Huntington is $52,344, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Huntington is $301,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,286 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Huntington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches, including 77.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,344 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,931 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,192 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,508 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,928 |
| County GDP | $10,389M |
| Restaurants | 384 |
| Healthcare | 456 |
| Retail | 493 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,350 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.44% |
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $301,800 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $336,548 |
| Median List Price | $119,900 |
| Median List Price | $119,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $166 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,286 |
| 11% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,822 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,858 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,232 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,350 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.44% |
| Obesity | 25.4% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 456 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.1 inches |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 77.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2438°N, 72.8918°W |
| County FIPS | 25015 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.49 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 456 |
| Restaurants | 384 |
| Retail Stores | 493 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |