At a Glance
Median Income
$51,556
$28,660 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $180,990
Median Rent
$839/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
1,513/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
18.3% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $51,556 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,660. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 690 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Huron is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,990. Median rent is $839/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Huron reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,513/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Huron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huron has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,347
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,475/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,556
Per Capita$28,660
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,236M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$839
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$180,990
Housing Units6,160
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property1,513/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,497/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation1,278 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Huron was founded in 1883.
The median home in Huron was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.