At a Glance
Median Income
$162,066
$85,372 per capita
Home Value
$733,000
Zillow: $936,060
Median Rent
$2,347/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.8%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
7.2% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huntington residents earn a median household income of $162,066 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,372. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntington is $733,000 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $936,060. Median rent is $2,347/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
67.8% of adults in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(101% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntington 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 totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population20,117
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density2,633/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,066
Per Capita$85,372
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$733,000
Rent$2,347
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$936,060
Housing Units8,214
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation137 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.8%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+37.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Huntington was built in 1956.
11.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.