At a Glance
Median Income
$99,580
$67,997 per capita
Home Value
$536,200
Zillow: $450,258
Median Rent
$2,045/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.6%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $99,580 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,997. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntington is $536,200 , 90% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,258. Median rent is $2,045/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Huntington reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,959/100K.
Education
64.6% of adults in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population13,250
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density11,726/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,580
Per Capita$67,997
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760
Housing
B+
Home Value$536,200
Rent$2,045
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$450,258
Housing Units7,645
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,959/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation120 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+35.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations87
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Huntington was built in 1978.
14.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.