At a Glance
Median Income
$52,344
$29,931 per capita
Home Value
$301,800
Zillow: $359,225
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huntington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $52,344 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,931. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,928 business establishments, including 384 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntington is $301,800 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,225. Median rent is $1,286/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
39.6% of adults in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population853
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,344
Per Capita$29,931
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$10,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
B
Home Value$301,800
Rent$1,286
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$359,225
Housing Units358
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Huntington was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 384 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.