Life in Huntington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Huntington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Huntington:
The population in Huntington is 17,026.
The median home value in Huntington is $191,489.
The median income in Huntington is $51,220.
The cost of living in Huntington is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Huntington is $852.
The unemployment rate in Huntington is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Huntington is 15.6%.
The average high in Huntington is 60.6° and the average low is 40.5°.
Crime in Huntington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Huntington. Key points include:
There were 67 total crimes in Huntington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 394.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 47.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 347.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Huntington is -81.39% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Huntington / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 67 | 394.5 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 47.1 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 5.9 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 59 | 347.4 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 23.6 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 50 | 294.4 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 29.4 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Huntington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Huntington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Huntington is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Huntington is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Huntington is $191,489.
The median income in Huntington is $51,220.
| Living Expense | Huntington | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in Huntington is 60.6° and the average low is 40.5°.
There are 76.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 27.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Huntington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.4 |
The current population in Huntington is 17,026. The population has decreased -2.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,026 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 17,017 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 17,018 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 17,083 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 17,067 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 17,147 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,214 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 17,340 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 17,231 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 17,284 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 17,330 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 17,385 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 17,438 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 17,479 | - |
91.0% White with 15,500 White residents.
1.6% African American with 272 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 190 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 46 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 415 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 603 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Huntington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 76.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 8.4% | 19.0% |
Huntington is 50.9% female with 8,665 female residents.
Huntington is 49.1% male with 8,360 male residents.
| Gender | Huntington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Huntington completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Huntington completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Huntington completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Huntington completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Huntington completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Huntington completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Huntington completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Huntington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Huntington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Huntington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.1% of households in Huntington earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Huntington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Huntington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
15.8% of households in Huntington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.2% of households in Huntington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Huntington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Huntington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.5% of households in Huntington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Huntington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Huntington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Huntington | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.8% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 12.2% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 7.6% | 12.6% |