At a Glance
Home Value
$385,700
Zillow: $356,571
Median Rent
$926/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
21.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11.5% smoking rate
How Lake Huntington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Huntington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Huntington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Huntington is $385,700 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,571. Median rent is $926/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
34.6% of adults in Lake Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Huntington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population303
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,865
Unemployment21.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value$385,700
Rent$926
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$356,571
Housing Units250
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation1,236 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+34.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute32 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Huntington was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.