Living in Huntington, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Huntington · Census data 2020–2024
Huntington has 19,948 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $168,095 (96% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $767,000, the median rent is $2,529/month.
Huntington at a glance
- Population
- 19,948
- Median age
- 48State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $168,095State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $767,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,529/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Huntington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 96% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Huntington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Huntington the median home value is $767,000, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,529 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Huntington median household income
The median household income in Huntington is $168,095 and the income per person is $91,431. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Huntington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,393
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.43
Huntington demographics
- Population
- 19,948
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 8,126
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Huntington ›
Education in Huntington
68.6% of adults 25 and older in Huntington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 35.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Huntington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 9.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Huntington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 19,948 | $168,095 | $767,000 | $2,529 |
| Halesite | 2,661 | $175,368 | $851,600 | — |
| Huntington Bay | 1,693 | $250,001 | $1,728,800 | — |
| Huntington Station | 32,601 | $135,477 | $578,000 | $2,052 |
| Greenlawn | 15,210 | $164,427 | $630,800 | — |
| Centerport | 6,072 | $195,357 | $740,200 | $3,501 |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 3,220 | $250,001 | $1,587,900 | — |
| South Huntington | 9,779 | $147,569 | $636,800 | $1,908 |
| Lloyd Harbor | 3,565 | $250,001 | $1,533,800 | $1,821 |
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What is the median household income in Huntington, NY?
The median household income in Huntington is $168,095, 96% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Huntington?
The median home value in Huntington is $767,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Huntington?
The median gross rent in Huntington is $2,529 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Huntington, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 96% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Huntington?
The median age in Huntington is 48 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Huntington?
The average commute to work in Huntington is 37 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntington?
The unemployment rate in Huntington is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Huntington?
68.6% of adults in Huntington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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