At a Glance
Median Income
$151,078
$61,155 per capita
Home Value
$614,200
Zillow: $749,457
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
7.8% smoking rate
How South Huntington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Huntington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Huntington a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Huntington residents earn a median household income of $151,078 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,155. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Huntington is $614,200 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $749,457. Median rent is $1,698/month, with 21.8% 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 1958.
Education
54.1% of adults in South Huntington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Huntington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population10,150
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,968/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.4%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$151,078
Per Capita$61,155
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$614,200
Rent$1,698
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$749,457
Housing Units3,527
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation245 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in South Huntington was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
12.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.