Texas
Huntington is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,022. Residents earn $62,569 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Huntington receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Huntington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Huntington is $62,569, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Huntington is $102,000, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Huntington is below the national average at 190 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,991 per 100,000, 53% above the national average.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Huntington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,569 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,433 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $966 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,415 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,952 |
| County GDP | $4,478M |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Healthcare | 302 |
| Retail | 309 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,753 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.62% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $102,000 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,555 |
| Median List Price | $124,000 |
| Median List Price | $124,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $134 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% |
| Price Drops | 75.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $956 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,753 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.62% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,483/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 302 |
| Total Violent | 189.9/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 47.5/100K |
| Robbery | 47.5/100K |
| Assault | 95.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,991.5/100K |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,377.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,472.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 142.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2803°N, 94.5766°W |
| County FIPS | 48005 |
Winner: Republican by 52 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 302 |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Retail Stores | 309 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |