Huntington, TX

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,022 Population 1,463/sq mi density
$62,569 Median Income $21,433 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $211,555 Zillow
$956 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
190 Violent Crime/100K 2,991 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,569 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $956/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K (50% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,569
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $102,000
64% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 190/100K
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.5%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $956
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,022
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,463/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,569
Per Capita$21,433
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$4,478M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$956
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$211,555

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property2,991/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault95/100K
Burglary1,377/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain50.3 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+86.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Libraries3

Is Huntington a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Huntington has a population of 4,022 with a density of 1,463 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 7.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

4,022
Total Population
1,463
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Huntington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Huntington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Huntington is $62,569, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Huntington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,569
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,433
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$67,415

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,952
County GDP$4,478M

Business (County)

Restaurants165
Healthcare302
Retail309
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,753
93% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Huntington is $102,000, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $956 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,555.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,000
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$211,555
Median List Price$124,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$124,000
$/Sq Ft$134
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio94.8%
Price Drops75.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$956
18% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied41.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,753
93% above US avg
Effective Rate6.62%
In Huntington, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 30.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure37.1%
Asthma11.8%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity30.8%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress16.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.6%
Checkup Rate72.9%
Premature Death12,483/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access65.3%
Healthcare Facilities302
Huntington has a violent crime rate of 190 per 100,000 residents, 50% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,991 per 100,000 (53% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent189.9/100K
50% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape47.5/100K
Robbery47.5/100K
Assault95.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,991.5/100K
53% above US avg
Burglary1,377.0/100K
Theft1,472.0/100K
Vehicle Theft142.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Huntington has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.3 inches
32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density1,463/sq mi
Coordinates31.2803°N, 94.5766°W
County FIPS48005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.7%
D 23.7%

Winner: Republican by 52 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
51% below US avg
High School+86.0%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density1,463/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities302
Restaurants165
Retail Stores309

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Work from Home3.1%

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