Huntington, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.7 Excellent / 5.0
20,117 Population
$162,066 Median Income
$733,000 Home Value
$2,347 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
47.2 yrs Median Age
67.8% Bachelor's Degree+
4.7
Overall
4.9
Economy
4.1
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population20,117
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density2,633/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 86.8%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$162,066
Per Capita Income$85,372
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate2.4%
County GDP$130,222M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$733,000
Zillow Value$873,534
Median Rent$2,347
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Depression17.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul31° / 75°
Rain49 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+67.8%
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)63

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Work From Home20.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations8

How Huntington Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$162,066
Home Value$733,000
Median Rent$2,347
Poverty Rate2.4%
Bachelor's Degree+67.8%
Unemployment2.8%
Avg Temperature53.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population20,117
Population Density2,633 per sq mi
Median Age47.2 years
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86.8% Black 1.1% Hispanic 0.3% Other 11.8%
White86.8%
Black or African American1.1%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races11.8%

Language

English Only88.0%
Spanish Speakers12.0%
English 88% Spanish 12%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.9%
Health Insurance98.1%

Income

116% above avg
Median Household Income$162,066
Per Capita Income$85,372
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,489
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate2.4%
Total Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation3,828
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Retail Stores5,602
Manufacturing820
Total Establishments56,397

Industry Mix

Restaurants 3,828 Healthcare 6,152 Retail 5,602 Manufacturing 820

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$139,155
Avg Property Tax Paid$15,590

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time36.6 min
Work From Home20.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

160% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$733,000
Zillow Home Value Index$873,534

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$995,000
Price Per Sq Ft$441
Homes Sold (month)20
Sale-to-List Ratio102.1%
Price Drops12.0%
Active Inventory25

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied83.5%

Rental Costs

102% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,347
Zillow Rent Index$3,252

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$15,590
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.13%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.1%
Asthma10.1%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression17.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.1%
Regular Checkup80.1%
Premature Death Rate4,800 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.9 / 10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)6,152
Restaurants (County)3,828

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)76

Temperature

31°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation137 ft (42 m)
Land Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density2,633 per sq mi
Latitude40.8754°
Longitude-73.4058°
County FIPS36059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Republican +4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+67.8%
High School+97.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density2,633 per sq mi
Land Area7.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)9
Public Libraries (County)63

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)76

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