Living in Huntington, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Huntington · Census data 2020–2024
Huntington has 13,502 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $99,956 (7% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $541,900, the median rent is $2,062/month.
Huntington at a glance
- Population
- 13,502
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,956State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $541,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,062/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Huntington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Huntington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Huntington the median home value is $541,900, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,062 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,717 a month in housing costs.
Huntington median household income
The median household income in Huntington is $99,956 and the income per person is $67,951. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Huntington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,895
- Owner-occupied
- 43.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.7%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.86
Huntington demographics
- Population
- 13,502
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 7,263
- Foreign-born
- 23.6%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Huntington ›
Education in Huntington
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Huntington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 31.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Huntington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Drive alone
- 49.2%
- Public transit
- 15%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Huntington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 13,502 | $99,956 | $541,900 | $2,062 |
| Belle Haven | 6,570 | $140,574 | $689,400 | $1,841 |
| Rose Hill | 21,066 | $174,950 | $687,600 | $2,475 |
| Alexandria | 156,976 | $119,681 | $735,100 | $2,089 |
| Hybla Valley | 17,257 | $80,959 | $503,000 | $1,631 |
| Forest Heights | 2,642 | $98,734 | $371,700 | $1,484 |
| National Harbor | 4,454 | $109,707 | $472,500 | $2,271 |
| Groveton | 13,931 | $101,974 | $585,000 | $1,820 |
| Fort Hunt | 16,700 | $216,038 | $927,400 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Huntington, VA?
The median household income in Huntington is $99,956, 7% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $541,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Huntington?
The median gross rent in Huntington is $2,062 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Huntington, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Huntington?
The median age in Huntington is 36.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Huntington?
The average commute to work in Huntington is 32 minutes; 25.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntington?
The unemployment rate in Huntington is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Huntington?
65.2% 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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