Huntington Park, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Huntington Park is a mid-size city in California with a population of 53,658. Residents earn $56,952 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
53,658 Population 17,827/sq mi density
$56,952 Median Income $20,346 per capita
$557,600 Home Value $665,627 Zillow
$1,440 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
692 Violent Crime/100K 3,058 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$56,952 median income, 6.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$557,600 home value, $1,440/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
692 violent crimes/100K (82% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,952
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $557,600
98% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 692/100K
82% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,440
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.5%
25% higher than US avg

How Huntington Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population53,658
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density17,827/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 22%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,952
Per Capita$20,346
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Commute32 min

Housing

F
Home Value$557,600
Rent$1,440
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$665,627

Crime

F
Violent692/100K
Property3,058/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault284/100K
Burglary306/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation174 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+53.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
EV Stations2
Libraries258

Is Huntington Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Huntington Park receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Huntington Park faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Huntington Park is $56,952, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Huntington Park is $557,600, making it a premium housing market at 98% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,440 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

With 692 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,058 per 100,000, 56% above the national average.

Education

8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 53.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Huntington Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Huntington Park has a population of 53,658 with a density of 17,827 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (22.4%), with 3.6% Hispanic.

Population

53,658
Total Population
17,827
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Huntington Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only9.8%
88% below US avg
Spanish90.2%
573% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Huntington Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Huntington Park is $56,952, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Huntington Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,952
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,346
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
IRS Avg AGI$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.5%
25% above US avg
Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business (County)

Restaurants24,882
Healthcare37,635
Retail29,130
Manufacturing10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Huntington Park is $557,600, 98% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,440 (24% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $665,627.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$557,600
98% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$665,627
Median List Price$650,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
$/Sq Ft$455
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio94.9%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,440
24% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,966

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied24.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Rate1.88%
In Huntington Park, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 38.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Huntington Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes16.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity38.9%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress19.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.7%
Checkup Rate67.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Huntington Park has a violent crime rate of 692 per 100,000 residents, 82% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,058 per 100,000 (56% above US avg). The murder rate is 3.4 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Huntington Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent692.5/100K
82% above US avg
Murder3.4/100K
46% below US avg
Rape28.8/100K
Robbery375.9/100K
Assault284.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,057.7/100K
56% above US avg
Burglary306.5/100K
Theft1,745.6/100K
Vehicle Theft1,005.7/100K
Arson6.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disasters1,001

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Huntington Park has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density17,827/sq mi
Coordinates33.9792°N, 118.2174°W
County FIPS06037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
74% below US avg
High School+53.4%
School Test Score4.69
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density17,827/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries258
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Restaurants24,882
Retail Stores29,130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Work from Home5.6%

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