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 46,189.
The median home value in Huntington is $139,265.
The median income in Huntington is $43,146.
The cost of living in Huntington is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Huntington is $863.
The unemployment rate in Huntington is 7.6%.
The poverty rate in Huntington is 27.4%.
The average high in Huntington is 66.6° and the average low is 43.3°.
Crime in Huntington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Huntington. Key points include:
There were 1,975 total crimes in Huntington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 4,402.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 800.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Huntington is 3,602.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Huntington is 107.74% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Huntington / 100k People |
West Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,975 | 4,402.6 | 1,410.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 359 | 800.3 | 248.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 13.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 47 | 104.8 | 9.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 260 | 579.6 | 185.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,616 | 3,602.3 | 1,161.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 272 | 606.3 | 178.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,194 | 2,661.6 | 905.1 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 150 | 334.4 | 78.5 | 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 West Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Huntington is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Huntington is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Huntington is $139,265.
The median income in Huntington is $43,146.
| Living Expense | Huntington | West Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 62 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Huntington is 66.6° and the average low is 43.3°.
There are 86.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.2 inches of precipitation each year with 14.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Huntington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 86.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.1 |
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The current population in Huntington is 46,189. The population has decreased -6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46,189 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 46,637 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 46,923 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 46,139 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 46,667 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 47,420 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 48,034 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 48,735 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 48,944 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 49,053 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 49,150 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 49,136 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 49,192 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 49,228 | - |
84.5% White with 39,041 White residents.
6.2% African American with 2,865 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 596 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 114 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 2,638 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 906 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 90.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 6.2% | 3.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 2.0% | 19.0% |
Huntington is 52.8% female with 24,392 female residents.
Huntington is 47.2% male with 21,797 male residents.
| Gender | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Huntington completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Huntington completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Huntington completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Huntington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Huntington completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Huntington completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Huntington completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Huntington completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Huntington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 39.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
11.9% of households in Huntington earn Less than $10,000.
10.4% of households in Huntington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.7% of households in Huntington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Huntington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Huntington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Huntington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.5% of households in Huntington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.2% of households in Huntington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Huntington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Huntington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Huntington | WV | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.9% | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.4% | 5.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.2% | 14.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 5.4% | 12.6% |