At a Glance
Median Income
$43,146
$30,024 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $144,450
Median Rent
$863/mo
38.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
800/100K
3,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
22.2% 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
3.0 / 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 $43,146 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,024. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huntington is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,450. Median rent is $863/month, with 38.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Huntington reports 800 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 111% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,618/100K. The murder rate is 13.4/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntington has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population46,189
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,848/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,146
Per Capita$30,024
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$863
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$144,450
Housing Units24,224
Rent Burden38.7%
Crime
F
Violent800/100K
Property3,618/100K
Murder13.4/100K
Assault580/100K
Burglary606/100K
Health
Obesity48.0%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation574 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Huntington was founded in 1871.
The median home in Huntington was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.