At a Glance
Median Income
$44,784
$16,314 per capita
Home Value
$236,500
Zillow: $244,236
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,128/100K
761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
39.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Huron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huron a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huron residents earn a median household income of $44,784 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,314. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huron is $236,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,236. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Huron reports 1,128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 197% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 761/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
2.5% of adults in Huron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
39.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huron has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population6,425
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density3,802/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,784
Per Capita$16,314
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
B+
Home Value$236,500
Rent$1,060
Ownership27.8%
Zillow$244,236
Housing Units1,654
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,128/100K
Property761/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault978/100K
Burglary177/100K
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation352 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+39.2%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Huron was founded in 1888.
The median home in Huron was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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