At a Glance
Median Income
$79,091
$26,019 per capita
Home Value
$192,700
Zillow: $300,820
Median Rent
$674/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
11.0% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huntington residents earn a median household income of $79,091 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,019. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 273 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntington is $192,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,820. Median rent is $674/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
11.8% of adults in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,271
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,091
Per Capita$26,019
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,456M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,700
Rent$674
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$300,820
Housing Units809
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation5,793 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Huntington was founded in 1875.
The median home in Huntington was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.368 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.