Living in Huntington, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Huntington · Census data 2020–2024
Huntington has 45,787 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $45,100 (24% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $127,200, the median rent is $912/month.
Huntington at a glance
- Population
- 45,787
- Median age
- 34.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $45,100State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $127,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $912/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Huntington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
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 $127,200, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $912 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,198 a month in housing costs.
Huntington median household income
The median household income in Huntington is $45,100 and the income per person is $32,226. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Huntington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,878
- Owner-occupied
- 53.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.7%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.14
Huntington demographics
- Population
- 45,787
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 19,753
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Huntington ›
Education in Huntington
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Huntington have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Huntington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Huntington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 45,787 | $45,100 | $127,200 | $912 |
| Chesapeake | 1,060 | $54,219 | $118,100 | $857 |
| Proctorville | 635 | $35,744 | $118,100 | $869 |
| Burlington | 2,807 | $31,058 | $127,500 | $720 |
| Lavalette | 1,005 | $54,554 | $190,200 | — |
| Pea Ridge | 6,988 | $65,811 | $188,500 | $1,014 |
| Ceredo | 1,528 | $49,635 | $126,800 | $765 |
| Barboursville | 4,376 | $60,571 | $197,700 | $1,037 |
| South Point | 3,099 | $80,341 | $184,000 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Huntington, WV?
The median household income in Huntington is $45,100, 24% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $127,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Huntington?
The median gross rent in Huntington is $912 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Huntington, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Huntington?
The median age in Huntington is 34.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Huntington?
The average commute to work in Huntington is 19 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Huntington?
The unemployment rate in Huntington is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Huntington?
35.3% 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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