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Relocation guide

Moving to Huntington

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

20,117

Median age 47.2

Median household income

$162,066

Median rent

$2,347/mo

Median home value

$733,000

Schools

56

10 districts

Summer high / winter low

83° / 25°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 106% above the US median ($162,066).
  • Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income.
  • 83% of households own their home (US 65%).
  • Mild weather in May, June, July, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 94 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 35 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 142% more than the US median ($733,000).
  • Cold winters: January lows average 25°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Huntington?

Huntington spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $748,200 to $748,200 by zip.

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Life in Huntington

Whaling Museum, Huntington
Whaling MuseumMuncharelli · CC BY-SA 3.0
CSH LIRR station house, Huntington
CSH LIRR station houseJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0
Comac Church, Huntington
Comac ChurchAJW1188 · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Questions

Is Huntington a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 106% above the US median ($162,066). Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 142% more than the US median ($733,000). Cold winters: January lows average 25°F.

How much do I need to earn to live in Huntington?

The median household earns $162,066. Rent at the median ($2,347/month) is about 17% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $93,880 a year.

How many schools are in Huntington?

56 public and private schools across 10 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Huntington?

Highs average 83°F in July and lows 25°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, June, July.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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