At a Glance
Median Income
$73,429
$44,608 per capita
Home Value
$205,900
Zillow: $296,150
Median Rent
$995/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
1,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huron residents earn a median household income of $73,429 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,608. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,074 business establishments, including 278 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huron is $205,900 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,150. Median rent is $995/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Huron reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,428/100K. The murder rate is 14.6/100K.
Education
36.5% of adults in Huron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huron has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,824
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,381/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,429
Per Capita$44,608
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,900
Rent$995
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$296,150
Housing Units3,687
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property1,428/100K
Murder14.6/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary204/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,181/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation590 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Huron was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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