Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Huntington is a small city in Virginia with a population of 13,250. Residents earn $99,580 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Huntington receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Huntington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Huntington is $99,580, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Huntington among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Huntington is $536,200, making it a premium housing market at 90% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Huntington is a highly educated community — 64.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Huntington enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 69.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.5% |
| 128% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,580 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $67,997 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,760 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $135,247 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,382 |
| County GDP | $18,000M |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Healthcare | 497 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.71% |
| Commute Time | 33.2 min |
| Work from Home | 25.1% |
| Census Median | $536,200 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $450,258 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $396 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 27.0% |
| Inventory | 37 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,045 |
| 76% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,088 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.71% |
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,702/100K |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 120 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7913°N, 77.0736°W |
| County FIPS | 51510 |
Winner: Democrat by 57.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.6% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 11,726/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 33.2 min |
| Work from Home | 25.1% |